A Canadian work permit is the permission to take a job within Canada if you are from a foreign country. You usually need a work permit to work in Canada.
The requirements to apply for a work permit differ depending on if you apply from inside, outside or on entry to Canada. However in all situations the following general requirements apply:
The two types of work permits available are open work permits and employer-specific work permits.
An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer who is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions, or who regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages.
Open work permit only apply in specific situations. It is not job-specific. Because it is not job-specific, you will not need the following when you apply for your work permit:
An employer-specific work permit allows you to work according to the conditions on your work permit, which includes:
To apply for a work permit, a worker needs:
If you want to extend your stay in Canada as a worker, check the expiry date on your work permit, and make sure you apply for a visa extension before that date. An application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada must be submitted at least 30 days before your current permit expires.
In some cases, you can work without a permit. The following occupations do not require a work permit; however they do have their individual requirements:
Athlete or coach
Aviation accident or incident investigator
Business visitor
Civil aviation inspector
Clergy
Convention organizer
Crew member
Emergency service provider
Examiner and evaluator
Expert witness or investigator
Family member of foreign representative
Foreign government officer or representative
Health care student
Judge, referee or similar official
Military personnel
News reporter or film and media crew
Producer or staff member working on advertisements
Performing artist
Public speaker
Short-term highly-skilled worker
Short-term researcher
Student working off-campus
Student working on-campus
To discuss your situation further and assistance with applying for a work permit contact us for a consultation.
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