Work in Canada

Most of foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada. There're two types of work permit a foreign national may be eligible for:

- employer-specific work permit

- open work permit

An employer-specific work permit allows you to work according to the conditions on your work permit, which include:

the name of the employer you can work for
how long you can work
the location where you can work (if applicable)

Foreign nationals applying for an employer-specific work permit must have a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an offer of employment from their employer before applying.

An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada.

Open work permits are issued only in specific situations.

Post-Graduation Work Permit

If you are an international student who just graduated from a post-secondary designated learning institution, you're eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Spousal Open Work Permit

If you are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker, an international student or an applicant of the AIP, you may apply for a spousal open work permit.

Bridging Open Work Permit

If you applied for certain permanent residence programs in Canada and has received file number, you may be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit

You may also be eligible for an open work permit if you're:

- a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person or their family member

- under an unenforceable removal order

- a temporary resident permit holder

- a young worker participating in special programs

Work in Canada

Open work permits are issued only in specific situations.

Post-Graduation Work Permit

Spousal Open Work Permit

Bridging Open Work Permit

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