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WORK PERMIT PROGRAMS

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WORK PERMIT PROGRAMS

A work permit allows foreign nationals to work in Canada temporarily. The two main types are:

Open Work Permit – Work for any employer in Canada.

Employer-Specific Work Permit – Work under specific conditions for a designated employer.
 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must leave Canada when the permit expires.

  • Have sufficient funds for living expenses.

  • No criminal record (police clearance may be needed).

  • Be in good health (medical exam may be required).

  • Cannot work for ineligible employers or restricted industries.

Processing & Special Programs:

  • Standard processing time: 10–16 weeks.

  • Global Skills Strategy (GSS): Two-week processing for eligible skilled workers.

  • Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA): Required for some permits, but exemptions exist.

Extensions & Pathways to PR:

  • Work permits can be extended if applied 30 days before expiry.

  • Spouses of skilled workers may qualify for Open Work Permits.

  • PR pathways include Express Entry (CEC), PNP, AIP, and RNIP.

  • International graduates can apply for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP).

For further information

Image by Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

WORK PERMIT PROGRAMS

A work permit allows foreign nationals to work in Canada temporarily. The two main types are:

Open Work Permit – Work for any employer in Canada.

Employer-Specific Work Permit – Work under specific conditions for a designated employer.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must leave Canada when the permit expires.

  • Have sufficient funds for living expenses.

  • No criminal record (police clearance may be needed).

  • Be in good health (medical exam may be required).

  • Cannot work for ineligible employers or restricted industries.

Processing & Special Programs:

For further information

  • Work permits can be extended if applied 30 days before expiry.

  • Spouses of skilled workers may qualify for Open Work Permits.

  • PR pathways include Express Entry (CEC), PNP, AIP, and RNIP.

  • International graduates can apply for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP).

  • Standard processing time: 10–16 weeks.

  • Global Skills Strategy (GSS): Two-week processing for eligible skilled workers.

  • Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA): Required for some permits, but exemptions exist.

Extensions & Pathways to PR:

Image by Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

WORK PERMIT PROGRAMS

A work permit allows foreign nationals to work in Canada temporarily. The two main types are:

Open Work Permit – Work for any employer in Canada.

Employer-Specific Work Permit – Work under specific conditions for a designated employer.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must leave Canada when the permit expires.

  • Have sufficient funds for living expenses.

  • No criminal record (police clearance may be needed).

  • Be in good health (medical exam may be required).

  • Cannot work for ineligible employers or restricted industries.

For further information

Processing & Special Programs:

  • Work permits can be extended if applied 30 days before expiry.

  • Spouses of skilled workers may qualify for Open Work Permits.

  • PR pathways include Express Entry (CEC), PNP, AIP, and RNIP.

  • International graduates can apply for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP).

  • Standard processing time: 10–16 weeks.

  • Global Skills Strategy (GSS): Two-week processing for eligible skilled workers.

  • Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA): Required for some permits, but exemptions exist.

Extensions & Pathways to PR:

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