Australia
Canada
Germany
USA
UK
Austria
Portugal
Sweden
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- Valid passport
- Job offer letter
- LMIA approval (if applicable)
- Employment contract
- Educational certificates
- Work experience documents
- Resume/CV
- Passport-size photographs
- Medical examination report (if required)
- Police clearance certificate (if required)
- Proof of funds
Work Permit
Canada Work
Work legally in Canada for a specified period with our expert guidance.
Free Assessment
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Processing Time
Varies by country
Visa Fee / Cost
CAD 155
Success Rate
Temporary Work Visa
What is a Canada Work Permit?
A Canada Work Permit allows foreign nationals to work legally in Canada for a specified period. Most applicants require a valid job offer before applying.
Key Benefits
- Work legally in Canada.
- Gain Canadian work experience.
- Eligible family members may qualify for work or study permits.
- Potential pathway to Permanent Residence through programs such as Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Programs.
Eligibility Checklist
- Valid passport.
- Job offer (for employer-specific permits).
- LMIA (if required).
- Proof of qualifications and work experience.
- Sufficient financial funds.
- Good health (medical exam if applicable).
- Police clearance (if requested).
- Intent to leave Canada when the permit expires (unless applying for PR).
Application Process Steps
Your step-by-step roadmap to obtaining your visa and Work.
Job Offer
Obtain a valid job offer.
LMIA
Employer obtains an LMIA if required.
Documents
Gather all required documents.
Apply Online
Apply online through the IRCC portal and pay the application fee.
Biometrics
Provide biometrics (if required).
Decision
Wait for the application decision.
POE Letter
If approved, receive a Port of Entry (POE) Letter of Introduction.
Travel
Travel to Canada and receive the work permit at the port of entry.
Required Documents
Canada Employer-Specific Work Permit
An employer-specific work permit allows you to work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit, such as the name of the specific employer you can work for, how long you can work, and the location where you can work.
Eligibility
- Requires a valid job offer.
- Employer name, job role, and location are specified on the permit.
- In many cases, the employer must obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Canada Open Work Permit
An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada, except for one that 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.
Eligibility
- No job offer required.
- Allows you to work for most employers in Canada.
- Available only to eligible applicants (such as certain spouses, some graduates, and specific immigration pathways).
Cost & Processing Time
Open Work Permit Holder Fee (if applicable): CAD 100
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