Search New Jobs in Canada Without Waiting for New Work Permit Starting June 2025 – New Temporary Public Policy

Under a new temporary public policy, Canada has made a bold and worker-friendly move: foreign workers on employer-specific (closed) work permits can now start new jobs without waiting for a new work permit to be fully approved. Officially effective from May 27, 2025, this long-awaited update is a major leap forward in job mobility and fair employment rights for migrant workers.

If you’re a temporary foreign worker stuck in a job due to visa delays, this is your green light to move forward — job mobility has officially been unlocked!

What’s New?

Previously, foreign workers on closed permits had to wait weeks or even months before they could legally begin working for a new employer. Now, with this temporary public policy in place, they can start working as soon as IRCC sends an authorization email — usually within 10–15 days of applying.

This means no more lost income, no more job limbo, and no more waiting for a decision to take control of your career.

Who Can Benefit?

This update is a lifeline for:

• Workers in toxic or exploitative work environments
• Foreign employees seeking better career opportunities
• Skilled professionals with employer-specific LMIA permits
• Anyone needing to quickly transition to a new job.

Eligibility Checklist

To take advantage of this policy, you must:

1. Be in Canada with valid temporary resident status.
2. Hold an employer-specific (closed) work permit.
3. Submit a new work permit application for a new job or occupation.
4. Submit a web form request to IRCC using code “PPCHANGEWORK2020.”
5. Wait for email confirmation from IRCC before beginning the new job.

How to Switch Jobs Without Delay — Step-by-Step

1. Apply Online: Submit your new employer-specific work permit application through IRCC.
2. Send a Web Form: Submit a request via IRCC’s web form and include the code PPCHANGEWORK2020.
3. Receive IRCC Email: In 10–15 days, you’ll receive a temporary work authorization by email.
4. Start New Job: Begin working immediately for the new employer upon receiving IRCC’s email.

Your new job in Canada might be just 15 days away. Don’t wait — start your transition today.

New Policy: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/extend/change-jobs-employers.html.