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Program delivery update: Labour Market Impact Assessment Review – Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Date issued: August 21, 2026
What’s New
– IRCC has extended the grace period for work permit extension applications requiring concurrent processing from 60 days to 90 days.
– IRCC has extended the grace period for work permit extension applications requiring concurrent processing from 60 days to 90 days.
Who is affected
– This update affects individuals applying for work permit extensions that do not require a labour market impact assessment (LMIA).
Key dates
– The new 90-day grace period is applicable from the date the application is received.
Required actions
– Applicants should note that decisions on their applications will now take up to 90 days, and they should plan accordingly.
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