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Start-Up Visa (SUV) Open Work Permits (IRCC 2025-03-27)
Effective Date Change
October 3, 2024: SUV permanent residence (PR) applicants deemed "essential" become eligible for open work permits (instead of employer-specific permits) while awaiting PR.
Applications received before this date: Assessed under previous employer-specific criteria unless applicants request reassessment under new rules.
Applications on/after October 3, 2024: Automatically assessed for open work permits.