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WORK PERMITS
- Immigration Experts
- Canada
- 21 January 2021
- Canada Immigration
- Immigration Experts
- Canada
- 21 January 2021
- Canada Immigration
Canada offers several pathways for foreign nationals who want to work temporarily in Canada. Depending on your situation, you may need an employer-specific work permit or may qualify for an open work permit.
Our team helps you understand the work permit category that may apply to your situation, assess your eligibility, prepare the required documentation, and guide you through the application process. The requirements can vary depending on your job offer, employer, location, and work permit category.
A work permit application may involve an LMIA, an LMIA-exempt offer, or specific eligibility requirements for an open work permit. We help organize your application according to the applicable IRCC requirements.
We provide guidance throughout the work permit process, from determining the appropriate permit type to preparing your application and supporting documents. Whether you are applying from outside Canada or are eligible to apply from inside Canada, our team helps you understand the relevant requirements and application steps.
Our Work Permit services include eligibility assessment, document preparation, application guidance, and support with work permit extensions or changes where applicable.
Work Permit Benefits
A Canadian work permit can provide eligible foreign nationals with an opportunity to work temporarily in Canada while gaining Canadian work experience. The type of work permit you qualify for determines where and under what conditions you can work.
- Personalized Work Permit Guidance
- Eligibility & Work Permit Assessment
- Document Preparation Support
- Application Process Guidance
- Guidance from a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
Frequently Asked Questions
The process depends on the type of work permit and your circumstances. Generally, applicants must determine their eligibility, identify the appropriate work permit category, prepare the required documents, submit the application, and wait for a decision from IRCC. Employer-specific permits may require a job offer and, in many cases, an LMIA or an LMIA-exempt process.
Canada has two main types: employer-specific work permits and open work permits. An employer-specific permit generally requires a job offer and limits the worker according to the conditions listed on the permit. An open work permit can allow an eligible person to work for most employers in Canada without a specific job offer.
It depends on the type of work permit. Employer-specific work permits generally require a job offer, while an open work permit does not require a job offer but is available only to people who meet specific eligibility requirements.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to extend your work permit or change its conditions. For example, an employer-specific permit may need to be changed if you want to work for a different employer or take a different job. Open work permit holders may be able to change employers while their permit remains valid.