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Most foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada. There are two broad kinds: employer-specific permits tied to one job, and open permits that let you work for almost any employer. Which one you can get depends on your situation and whether your employer needs a labour market assessment.
Foreign nationals who want to work temporarily in Canada under either an employer-specific or open work permit.
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To work in Canada, most foreign nationals require a work permit, which comes in two main types: employer-specific and open permits.
An LMIA is a labour market assessment showing no Canadian is available for the job. Many employer-specific permits require one, but several streams are LMIA-exempt.
Yes. Canadian work experience can strengthen permanent residence applications through programs like Express Entry and the Provincial Nominee Programs.
To work in Canada, most foreign nationals need a work permit, which has varying requirements, costs, and processing times, and can be either employer-specific or open, depending on the individual's situation and the employer's needs.
In many cases yes. Spouses and common-law partners of certain work permit holders may qualify for a spousal open work permit.
You must satisfy an officer you will leave when the permit expires, have enough money, have no relevant criminal or security issues, and meet program-specific conditions.
An employer-specific (closed) permit ties you to one employer, job, and location, while an open work permit lets you work for almost any eligible employer in Canada.
If you hold an employer-specific permit, you must apply for and receive a new work permit before changing employer or job. Open work permit holders generally do not.
