A work permit application will be created if your claim has been found eligible once you
submit your claim (for example, online through the Canadian Refugee Protection Portal or IRCC Portal)
provide your biometrics and
complete your immigration medical exam
How long it takes to get the work permit varies depending on when an officer can complete their review of your claim. For IRCC cases, if information is missing, an officer will contact you through epost Connect or the portal.
The service standard to issue a work permit is 30 days once
an officer completes their review and
we receive your immigration medical exam results in the system