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Canada Extends Work Permit Processing Time to 90 Days for Punjabi Youth
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 11:02 AM
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Canada will now allow up to 90 days for work permit renewal for Punjabi workers whose employers have already filed a Labour Market Impact Assessment.
Canada has announced a new provision that grants a maximum of 90 days for the renewal of work permits for Punjabi youth employed in the country. The measure targets those whose current permits are nearing expiry and whose employers have already submitted a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) on their behalf.
Under the updated rule, the 90‑day window begins once the LMIA application is lodged, giving workers additional time to receive a decision without having to leave their jobs abruptly. This change aims to reduce the administrative pressure on both employees and employers, especially in sectors that rely heavily on Punjabi labour.
Industry observers say the extension will provide much‑needed certainty for thousands of young professionals who contribute to Canada’s economy while maintaining family ties across borders. The policy is expected to lower the risk of status lapses and improve overall compliance with immigration regulations.
The announcement was reported by Amar Ujala in Jalandhar, citing official immigration sources. No further details on the implementation timeline were provided beyond the immediate effect of the rule.
Under the updated rule, the 90‑day window begins once the LMIA application is lodged, giving workers additional time to receive a decision without having to leave their jobs abruptly. This change aims to reduce the administrative pressure on both employees and employers, especially in sectors that rely heavily on Punjabi labour.
Industry observers say the extension will provide much‑needed certainty for thousands of young professionals who contribute to Canada’s economy while maintaining family ties across borders. The policy is expected to lower the risk of status lapses and improve overall compliance with immigration regulations.
The announcement was reported by Amar Ujala in Jalandhar, citing official immigration sources. No further details on the implementation timeline were provided beyond the immediate effect of the rule.