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Work Permit Inside Canada
If you are from a foreign country and want a Job in Canada then you need a Canadian work permit. Most foreign workers need a Work Permit to work in Canada temporarily.
There are mainly two types of work permits:
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Open Work Permit
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Employer or Industry-specific Work Permit (Closed-Work Permit)
An Employer-specific Work Permit (Closed-Work Permit) allows you to work in Canada as per the conditions on your permit:
Time duration of Work Permit.
Location
Name of the specific employer.
This type of work is also called a closed-work permit. It is subject to a job offer by a Canadian employer supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that proves that there is no Canadian citizen available to do the job offered to the applicant. This is an eligibility factor for work in Canada. Canadian employers hire temporary foreign workers to fill their specific needs. There are some categories under this work permit to be eligible for an employer-specific work permit.
Open Work Permit
Open Work Permit is not job-specific and applicants can work for an eligible employer in Canada. An Open Work Permit not required an offer of employment or a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the applicant.
Open Work Permit may be applied by:
The spouses or common-law partners of foreign students engaged in the full-time study
Spouses or common-law partners of temporary foreign workers in a level O, A or B occupation. According to the National Occupation Classification (NOC)
International students who graduated from Canadian post-secondary institutions.
A candidate who has applied for permanent residence.
How to Apply
Step 1 – As a first step for obtaining work, the permit is to apply for a labor market impact assessment.
Step 2- Applicant can apply for a Canadian work permit after issuing a positive LMIA.
Program under the Open Work Permit category:
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World Youth Program Permit
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Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Spouse Permit
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Regular Open Work Permit
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Bridging Open Work Permit
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Temporary Work Permit for spouses and partners
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Post-graduation Work Permit
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Temporary Resident Permit
General Eligibility Requirements
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Good health and have a medical exam if needed,
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No work plan with employer listed with an ineligible status
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Proof that you have sufficient fund to take care of yourself and your family
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No record of criminal activity
We have a team of immigration experts that have excellent knowledge of all immigration process and help you at every step.
Basic eligibility requirements to obtain a temporary work permit.
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You are currently living in Canada and hold a valid work permit
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Graduated from a Canadian college or university
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You are waiting for CIC to process your permanent residence application.
Canada offers the best career opportunities and if you are planning to work in Canada or want to know about the process to apply for a work permit then consult with us, our immigration and visa experts have the best knowledge about the immigration process. We understand the requirements and provide the best effective solution to clients.