Work permit inside Canada
If you are from a foreign country and want a Job in Canada then you need a Canadian work permit.
How to Apply
Step 1 – As a first step for obtaining work, the permit is to apply for labour market impact assessment.
Step 2- Applicant can apply for a Canadian work permit after issued a positive LMIA.
General Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirement
- Proof that you have sufficient fund to take care of yourself and your family
- No record of criminal activity
- Good health and have a medical exam if needed,
- No work plan with employer listed with an ineligible status
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Basic eligibility requirements to obtain a temporary work permit.
- You are currently living in Canada and hold a valid work permit
- Graduated from a Canadian college or university
- You are waiting for CIC to process your permanent residence application.
Type of Work Permit
Graduate work Permit – Applicant is eligible to get a minimum of one year of work permit after successful completion of college education from designated college.
Closed work permit – After issued a positive LMIA you can get a closed work permit
Bridging Work Permit –Can extent the work permit, if already applied for a permanent residence file
To apply for Work Permit inside Canada, you must meet all the requirements
Work permit outside Canada
A foreign national may apply for an open work permit outside Canada, at an entry or after arrival to Canada A work permit usually valid only for a specific employer, job and length of time.
Type of Work Permit
Graduate work Permit – Applicant is eligible to get a minimum of one year of work permit after successful completion of college education from designated college.
Closed work permit – After issued a positive LMIA you can get a closed work permit
Bridging Work Permit –
Can extent a work permit, if you already applied for a permanent residence file?
Two types of an open work permit according to immigration law
Unrestricted – foreign nationals can work in any occupation and location
Restricted – restricting the occupation or the location
Eligibility Requirement
- Proof required that you will leave Canada at the end of employment
- May required Police Clearance Certificate to show no record of criminal activity
- provide other required documents the officer needs to establish your acceptability.
- Good health and no plan to work with an employer on the List of Ineligible Employers;
Post-graduation work permit
The postgraduate work permit is the best program for those international students who want a valuable Canadian work experience after graduation. Also, this program helps foreign students to transition from temporary resident status to permanent residency in Canada. A post-graduation work permit can be granted for a maximum of three years. International students can only receive one Post-Graduation Work Permit from IRCC
Eligibility for (PGWP) Post-graduation work permit
- Students must be graduate from a full-time academic, or professional program.
- Provide proof of completion of the study program
- Required a valid study permit
- Completed studies in Canada at least eight months long at an eligible Post-Secondary Institute
- Deadline to Apply: 180 Days after obtaining a transcript
How to apply for a Post-graduation work permit
International students graduating from VIU can apply inside or outside Canada within 180 of program completion
- Online
- Paper – Longer processing time
If you need more information regarding a Work permit then consult with CHD immigration.
