06/17/2026
A growing number of temporary residents are reportedly submitting work permit and visitor extension applications they know have little or no chance of approval, simply to remain in Canada while waiting for permanent residence opportunities.
The trend comes as nearly 2 million temporary permits are set to expire by the end of 2026 and competition for permanent residence continues to intensify.🇨🇦
Government data shows work permit extension applications have surged from about 443,000 in 2020 to more than 1 million in 2025. Refusal rates have also climbed, with experts suggesting the increase is partly linked to the growing number of weak or unsupported applications entering the system.đź”»
Supporters argue many temporary residents are simply trying to avoid abandoning the lives they have built in Canada while waiting for immigration decisions.
Critics say the practice is adding pressure to an already backlogged system and undermining the integrity of Canada’s immigration process.❌
What do you think? Is filing a “dummy application” a reasonable response to a difficult immigration system, or is it an abuse of the rules? 👇
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