Temporary Work Permit in Canada

If you are planning to come to Canada on a temporary work visa then you need a valid work permit to work legally in Canada. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of applying for a work permit in Canada.

Type of Work Permits

There are two types of work permits in Canada

Open Work Permit

On this work permit, you’re allowed to work for an employer except:

a) who have been non -compliant. For more details on non-compliant employers click here.

b) Who offers Striptease, erotic dance, and escort services.

Employer Specific Work Permit

On this work permit, you’re allowed to work according to the conditions of your work permit such as:

a) The location of your employer.

b) Duration of your work permit.

If you are unsure about your eligibility to apply for a work permit in Canada. Please click here and answer the questions listed on the website.

To check who is eligible to apply for an open work permit click here.

You need to apply for a work permit before you come to Canada. There is a two-week processing window frame available to process the applications faster. To become eligible for two week processing period you must satisfy the following requirements:

If you don’t need an LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment)

In this category you can be eligible for two week processing time, If you meet all of the following requirements:

• You are applying from outside Canada
• Your job must be from Skill type 0 or A in the NOC List
• Your employer has submitted an offer through the employer portal and paid the employer compliance fee.

If you need an LMIA

In this category you can be eligible for two week processing time, If you meet all of the following requirements:

• You are applying from outside Canada
• You have a positive Labor Market Impact Assessment

How to Apply

You should apply online from outside Canada and submit all the required documents. Check the application package here.

You can check your local visa office requirements before applying here and submit an online application with application fees.

To apply for a work permit click here, from this website you will be able to apply your work permit applications online. You just need to sign in and you are ready to submit your application.

Important: Temporary work permit is for a certain duration, once your work permit expires, you have to return to your home country. Also, a temporary work permit is inflexible as there are many restrictions attached to it. It is advisable to decide with proper planning and guidance whether you should opt temporary work permit or not.

A temporary work permit is a kind of closed work permit, where you will be restricted to your employer or your work. If you want to settle in Canada, you should apply for permanent residency instead of a temporary work permit.

Here, it all depends on your needs and choice, If you just want to go to Canada for a short duration and start your career with a Canadian employer then you can choose this temporary work visa, otherwise don’t get stuck and spoil your career with a temporary work visa.

We hope this article will help you to know more about Temporary work permit in Canada and takes you a step closer to your dream of working and settling in the Canada.

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