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Can I apply to extend a work permit from inside Canada?

Yes, you can apply to extend a work permit from inside Canada if the work permit you applied for outside Canada is still valid.

You may get an extension if:

your employer gets a new document from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (known as a Labour Market Opinion, or LMO) for your job, authorizing the employer to hire you;
you both sign a new employer-employee contract; and
you apply for your new work permit before your current work permit expires.

To apply to extend a work permit from inside Canada, you must:

You must submit your applciation before your current permit expires. You will then be allowed to stay in Canada until a decision is made.

You may continue to work under the same conditions and you will keep your current status until a decision is made. Find out how long it may take to process your application.

If your work permit has expired, find out how to apply for another work permit.