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Canada Work Permit: Check Eligibility & Apply
Find the right work permit for your job offer, skills, or International Experience Canada (IEC) eligibility.
What is Work Permit?
A work permit is an official document issued by the Canadian government that allows foreign nationals to work legally in Canada for a specific employer, job, and time period. It is not a visa—you may also need a visitor visa or eTA to enter Canada.
Which Work Permit is Right for You?
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
- For: Foreign workers with a Canadian job offer
- LMIA Required: Yes (employer must apply first)
- Duration: 1-4 years (job-specific)
- Processing Time: 3-6 months
- Next Steps:
International Mobility Program
- For: LMIA-exempt foreign workers
- LMIA Required: No (special categories only)
- Duration: Varies (1-3 years typically)
- Processing: 1-3 months (faster than TFWP)
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International Experience Canada
- For: Youth (18-35) from partner countries
Working Holiday (open permit)
Young Professionals (job-specific)
International Co-op
- Duration: 12-24 months
- Processing: 4-8 weeks (fastest option)
- LMIA Required: No
Open Work Permit
- For: Spouses of students/workers , PGWP graduates, Refugee claimants, Vulnerable workers
- Key Benefit: Work for any Canadian employer
- LMIA Required: No
- Duration: 1-3 years (varies by category)
- Processing Time: 2-5 months
Post-Graduation Work Permit
- For: Recent graduates from eligible Canadian institutions
- Key Benefit: Open work permit (no job offer/LMIA needed)
- Duration:
8 months to 3 years (matches study program length) - Processing Time: 80–180 days
- Must Apply Within: 180 days after graduation
Other Work Permit Programs
✔ For:
Francophone mobility
Start-up visa
Religious workers
Provincial nominees
Humanitarian cases
✔ Key Feature: Special-case permits
✔ Duration: Case-by-case (1-4 years typical)
✔ Processing: 2-6 months
Contact us for more details about other Work Permit programs
Simple 4-Step Process
From application to approval, From taking your flight to settling in your new home, we got you covered!
Book your free consultation
Complete and submit the form below and we will contact you and Book your Free Consultation! And we will tailor your application to your situation.
Submit Application
Once you have all the necessary documents and test scores, we will start an Work Permit profile to complete your application.
Prepare Documents
After your eligibility check, the next step is fill out your forms and meet your language and background check needs.
Receive Approval
When your application is successful, you will be granted a work permit in Canada, allowing you to live and work in the country until your permit is valid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Work Permit Questions, Answered. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions!
→ Yes! Open work permits (like PGWP or spousal permits) let you work for any employer – no job offer needed. Dream job hunting starts here!
Don’t stress! It’s just paperwork your employer handles (for TFWP). Skip it entirely with programs like IEC or IMP!
→ Bring the whole crew! Your spouse gets an open work permit, and kids study for free in public schools. Family success story unlocked!
→ Lightning speed! IEC takes just 4-8 weeks – faster than planning a vacation. TFWP takes longer (3-6 months), but we’ll help you nail it.
→ Absolutely! Canadian work experience = +50 Express Entry points. We’ve seen dishwashers become CEOs – your journey starts now.
→ No panic! Extend it or switch to PR. Many permits (like PGWP) are your golden ticket to staying forever.
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