Canada has extended its temporary work permit measures for Haitian and Sudanese nationals, giving eligible workers in Canada more time to stay and work legally.
Canada Extends Work Permit Measures for Haitian and Sudanese Nationals Until December 2027
Canada has extended its temporary work permit measures for Haitian and Sudanese nationals, giving eligible workers in Canada more time to stay and work legally.
In a notice published October 27, 2026 — the same day the measures were set to expire — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the measures will now run until December 30, 2027.
Who is eligible
The measures allow eligible foreign workers to apply to extend their work permits. To qualify, a worker must hold a valid work permit that was issued under the previous temporary measures for Haitians or Sudanese nationals. Standard processing fees apply to extension applications.
As with any work permit, applying before your current permit expires gives you maintained status: you can continue working under the conditions of your existing permit until IRCC makes a decision, as long as you remain in Canada.
Background
Canada first put temporary measures in place for Sudanese nationals in April 2023, and for Haitian nationals on May 23, 2024, in response to the crises in those countries. This extension keeps those protections in place through the end of 2027.
If you hold a work permit under these measures, do not wait until the last minute to extend. NewSteps Immigration can confirm your eligibility and file your extension on time.
Disclaimer: This post is general information only, published by NewSteps Immigration. We accept no liability for this post, as the information in it may be incorrect or may change without notice. Please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the final and official information.
