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Please be advised of the following change to renewing Canadian work permits for international postdoctoral fellows. These changes are effective immediately.
International postdoctoral fellows can only apply for a renewal of their work permit if they are in Canada. If they apply for the renewal within Canada prior to the end of their current work permit, they can continue to work and get paid on “implied status”. They must provide you with the new permit as soon as they receive it.
If postdoctoral fellows are outside of Canada, they cannot apply for a renewal. These individuals should be encouraged to return to Canada before the expiration of their current work permit. If they are unable to return, then they have to apply for a new permit—not a renewal. They will need a new letter of offer, and cannot work or be paid during the interim between the end date of the old permit and the start of the new permit. They cannot work because they are not eligible for “implied status” if they are outside Canada.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your People & Culture representative (previously known as Human Resources).
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