Canadian Work Permits

Canada is a land of opportunity and economic freedom. You may be eligible to qualify for one of many work permit pathways. Having work experience in Canada is a great path to PR (Permanent Residency). Contact us today to discover your work options and to learn more about the work permits you are eligible for. We’ll be with you every step of the way in your Canadian immigration journey.

There are 2 types of work permits:

1. Open Work Permits

On-campus work permit exemption: Foreign students who are studying full-time with a valid Canada study permit do not require a work permit.
Off-campus work permits: Foreign students studying full-time on a valid Canada study permit may be authorized to work off-campus if their college participates in an off-campus work permit program through Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
Co-op programs and internship work permits: This applies to foreign students who are studying in a program that requires having work experience through a co-op or internship program.
Post-graduate work permits: Foreign students who have graduated from an academic program in Canada that lasted a minimum of eight months may qualify for a post-graduate work permit.
Work permits for the spouse of a foreign student or worker: A spouse accompanying a foreign student on a valid Canada study permit is also entitled to an open work permit that does not require a job. Also, a spouse of a work permit holder with an employment in skilled profession is also eligible for an open work permit.

2. Employer-specific work permits

LMIA based work permit:

In most cases, employers are required to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before they can hire foreign workers. In order to obtain a positive LMIA, a Canadian employer must prove that there is no Canadian or permanent resident worker available to complete the job in question and a foreign worker is therefore required.

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job.

After receiving a positive LMIA, applicant is eligible to apply for the work permit which in most cases is a restricted closed work permit.

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