The Canadian government announced an extension allowing Ukrainians who arrived under the CUAET and related measures to apply for work permit extensions until March 31, 2027. Eligible individuals must have arrived on or before March 31, 2024, or been allowed to arrive by December 31, 2024. This temporary measure supports Ukrainians and their families to continue working in Canada while recognizing their eventual return to Ukraine for recovery efforts.

• Canada extends certain work permit measures for Ukrainians under CUAET.
• Eligible Ukrainians and family members must have arrived on or before March 31, 2024, or been allowed to arrive by December 31, 2024.
• Work permit holders under CUAET can apply to extend their permits for up to three years until March 31, 2027.
• These measures are temporary and support Ukrainians contributing to Canadian communities and labour market.
• Standard IRCC processes and fees apply for visitor or study permit extensions.

• Extension of eligibility to apply for work permit extensions until March 31, 2027, for CUAET holders who arrived by March 31, 2024, or were allowed to arrive by December 31, 2024.

• Ukrainians who arrived in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) and related measures, and their family members.

• Eligible individuals can apply to extend their work permits through IRCC before March 31, 2027.

• March 31, 2024 - Arrival deadline for eligibility.
• December 31, 2024 - Arrival allowance for certain CUAET holders.
• March 31, 2027 - Deadline to apply for work permit extension.

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/03/canada-extends-certain-work-permit-measures-for-ukrainians.html