Work Permit Canada

In order to apply for an Work Permit Canada from outside Canada, you should check whether or not you will need a visa to enter the country when you arrive. Anyone can apply for a work permit before entering Canada providing that they have a job offer and eligible sponsoring employer.

To apply for an Work Permit Canada from within Canada, you should either:

already hold a valid study or work permit;

have a spouse, common-law partner or parent with a valid study or work permit;

be an international student who has graduated from a designated learning institution in Canada and who is eligible to apply under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program;

hold a temporary resident permit with at least six months’ validity remaining;

be awaiting a decision on a permanent residence application;

have applied for refugee protection;

have been recognized as a convention refugee or protected person;

be permitted to work in Canada without a work permit, but require one in order to change jobs; or

be covered by the provisions of the Canada-USA-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

In addition, when applying for an employer-specific work permit, you must be prepared to prove that:

you intend to leave Canada upon the expiry of your work permit

you can support yourself and your family members while in Canada

you have sufficient funds to allow you to return home when your permit expires

you have no criminal record in any country you have lived in previously

you are in good health

Your employer must have provided you with an employment contract, and have either completed a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or provided you with an ‘offer of employment’ number if your position is exempt from the LMIA requirement.