Canadian Work Permit

 

Canada is one of the most developed and livable countries in the world, as well as a country of immigrants. Therefore, there are many options for those who want to work and live in Canada.

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A Canadian Work Permit is the official permission you need from the Canadian government to work full-time or part-time in Canada. This permit gives you the right to work for a certain period of time and must be renewed at the end of that period.

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Types of Canadian Work Permits:

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1. Open Work Permit (OWP): Also known as an Open Work Permit, it is granted to people who want to come to Canada without being tied to a specific employer. This permit is specific for students and some other groups. For example, graduating international students can get this permit.

2. Employer Sponsored Work Authorization (LMIA): This is a permit you can get when you have a work contract with a specific employer. The employer must prove that they are unable to hire a Canadian or permanent resident for the position in Canada.

3. International Experience Canada (IEC) Work Permit: For young people between the ages of 18 and 35, it offers the opportunity to work and gain experience in Canada. There are three categories of this program: Working Holiday, Young Professionals and International Co-op Internship.

4. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Known as the Post-Graduation Work Permit, it allows international students studying in Canada to work in Canada after completing their studies. If the study period is 1 year, a work permit can be obtained for up to 1 year, and if the study period is 2 or more years, a work permit can be obtained for up to 3 years.

5. Agricultural Worker Work Permit (SAWP): This is a special permit for those who want to work in the agricultural sector in some parts of Canada.

6. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Work Permit: It is a permit issued to foreign workers who have at least one year of work experience in Canada to apply for permanent residency.

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Spousal Work Permit

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In Canada, if one spouse is studying, the other spouse can obtain a work permit. A student at a public college or university is allowed to work part-time for 20 hours a week, while the spouse of the student is allowed to work full-time. For families with children, this status allows children to attend public school (primary, secondary and high school) free of charge for a certain period of time. Our goal for immigration over time is to bring you step by step closer to citizenship through the Express Entry system.

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* Our Canadian Work Permit service costs CAD 1,200; CAD 6,500 for LMIA.

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** If applying from within Canada, the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is $750 CAD.