If you've made a refugee claim that's been referred to the Refugee Protection Division and you can't support yourself financially, you may be issued a work permit. However, claimants from designated countries of origin must wait a minimum period before they can receive one.
(1)A work permit may be issued under section 200 to a foreign national in Canada who cannot support themself without working, if the foreign national (a)has made a claim for refugee protection that has been referred to the Refugee Protection Division but has not been determined; or (b)is subject to an unenforceable removal order.
(2)Despite subsection (1), a work permit must not be issued to a claimant referred to in subsection 111.1(2) of the Act unless at least 180 days have elapsed since their claim was referred to the Refugee Protection Division.