CANADA WORK PERMIT

• Temporary Workers

• Spouses, Partners and Children

• Study Permit and Post-Graduation Work Permit

Canada work permit allows foreign nationals to work in Canada legally. There are two main types of work permits in Canada: open work permits and employer-specific work permits. The type of work permit you apply for will depend on your specific circumstances and employment situation.

Open Work Permit:

• Open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada (with a few exceptions) and is not tied to a specific job. Open work permits are available in certain situations, such as:
• Spousal Open Work Permit: Spouses or common-law partners of skilled workers or international students in Canada may be eligible for an open work permit.

• Study Permit and Post-Graduation Work Permit

• Refugees, asylum seekers, or protected persons: Individuals in these categories may be eligible for an open work permit.

• International Experience Canada (IEC): Participants in IEC programs may receive an open work permit depending on their category

Application Process for Canada Work Permit

Find a Job and Obtain a Job Offer: For employer-specific work permits, you need a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. Employer Applies for LMIA (if required): If an LMIA is required, the employer must apply for it and receive approval before you can apply for the work permit.
Choose the Correct Work Permit Category: Determine whether you need an open work permit or employer-specific work permit and the corresponding program you fall under.
Submit Work Permit Application: Apply for the work permit through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online or at a Visa Application Centre (VAC). Provide the required documents, such as your passport, job offer, LMIA (if required), and other supporting documents. Wait for Processing: IRCC will process your application and decide. Processing times vary depending on the type of work permit and other factors. Enter Canada and Start Work: Once you have been approved for a work permit, you may enter Canada and begin working as specified in your permit.

Employer-Specific Work Permit:

Employer-specific work permit, also known as a closed work permit, is tied to a specific job with a specific employer. The employer must obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), demonstrating that hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact the Canadian labor market. Exceptions to the LMIA requirement exist in certain situations, such as jobs under international agreements.

• Application Process for Canada Work Permit
• Find a Job and Obtain a Job Offer: For employer-specific work permits, you need a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.
• Employer Applies for LMIA (if required): If an LMIA is required, the employer must apply for it and receive approval before you can apply for the work permit.
• Choose the Correct Work Permit Category: Determine whether you need an open work permit or employer-specific work permit and the corresponding program you fall under.
• Submit Work Permit Application: Apply for the work permit through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online or at a Visa Application Centre (VAC). Provide the required documents, such as your passport, job offer, LMIA (if required), and other supporting documents.
• Wait for Processing: IRCC will process your application and decide. Processing times vary depending on the type of work permit and other factors.
• Enter Canada and Start Work: Once you have been approved for a work permit, you may enter Canada and begin working as specified in your permit.