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Closed Permit Employer Switch Advisor

Check if you qualify to start working early for a new employer while your closed permit application is pending.

Interim Work Authorization Requirement: You must wait for the official authorization email from IRCC before you begin working for the new employer. Working for the new employer prior to receiving this email constitutes unauthorized work and is a serious violation of your work permit conditions.

Your Current Status

Current Work Permit Type

Current Permit Validity

New Job Offer Status

Have you submitted your new work permit application online?

Employer Switch Verdict

Evaluation Verdict

Submit Work Permit Application First

Filing Sequence Error

You must submit your complete online application for the new closed work permit via the IRCC portal BEFORE you can request the Job Changer interim work authorization.

Required Checklist & Action Plan

1	Submit the online closed work permit application containing the new LMIA/offer details.
2	Once you receive the submission confirmation letter (AOR), request the interim work authorization via the IRCC Webform.