Work Permit for Canada
Canadian work permit is an Immigration Document that grants its holder the authorization to work in Canada. In simple terms, it allows the work permit holders to work in Canada in certain jobs, depending on whether the work permit is closed or open, or if there are any conditions on it in the remarks section.
Types of Work Permit: Open & Closed Work Permit
In Canada, there are many “Types” of work permits, but the most common ones are “Open work permits” and “closed work permits”.
The open work permit allows its holders in Canada to work for any employer in Canada as long as that employer is not on the list of the ineligible employer listed at this site. Open work permit holders can work unlimited hours and unlimited number of jobs in Canada and it is one of the most sought after work permits in Canada.
On the other hand, a “Closed work permit” is the one which is tied to one’s employer, or location or to the occupation in Canada. Generally, those work permits are obtained through the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP) in Canada and requires an LMIA from an eligible Canadian Employers.
However, closed work permits are also possible through International Mobility Program (IMP) which allows persons in certain categories to apply for employer specific or occupation specific work permits for Canadian employers. We will discuss those in more details in the sections below.
Open Work Permit Types
The most common types of open work permits in Canada are:
- The Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
- Spousal open work permit for spouses of eligible workers (SOWP)
- Spousal open work permit for spouses of eligible students in Canada (SOWP)
- Bridging open work permit in Canada (BOWP)
- Vulnerable open work permit in Canada
Closed Work Permit Types
Following are the most common types of closed work permits in Canada:
- Temporary foreign worker Program (TFWP) usually through the LMIA stream;
- Closed work permit, LMIA Exemption Code T-13 for those whol have a PNP approval and a work permit support letter from a province or terittory in Canada;
- C-18 LMIA exempt work permit if you have endorsement from one of the four atlantic provinces in the Maritimes;
- Intra Company Transfer (ICT) work permit;
- Work permit through CUSMA (Formerly NAFTA);
- C-10 Significant benefit work permit to Canada;
- C-11 Owner operator LMIA exempt work permit to Canada.
1 Are there different types of work permits based on the nature of the job or duration of the stay?
2 If my work pemrit application is refused, can I reapply?
Yes, there is always a possibility of obstacles on your immigration journey and in some cases, no matter how hard you try, sometimes things do not go your way.
If your work permit application faces rejection, it’s not the end of the road. Do not be disheartened by the minor setback take it as an opportunity to learn from the mistakes and improve the next application. With a clear understanding of the reasons and a refined approach, a new beginning awaits. Wondering how to turn things around? Let’s navigate this journey together.
3Can my family accompany me if I secure a work permit?
4Do I always need a job offer to apply for a work permit?
YES and NO.
Did you know there are several types of work permits? While many work permit categories do require a job offer, there are unique pathways where you can tread without one. It’s about finding the route that aligns with your goals. Curious about your path? Let’s chart it out.
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