Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the use of automation technologies to process work permit extensions and post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) more efficiently. These automated tools will help process applications faster for some applicants based on complexity, allowing officers to focus on assessing applications and making final decisions. The tools also assess eligibility and determine if an applicant qualifies for a work permit extension or PGWP. Applications that do not meet the automated criteria may still be approved manually by an officer. IRCC has conducted an algorithmic impact assessment (AIA) to ensure responsible use of these tools, considering privacy and human rights protection.
Ottawa expands the use of automation technologies to process work permit applications
