WORK PERMIT

Open Work Permit

 

An open work permit allows immigrants to work for any employer in Canada for a certain period, offering flexibility and opportunities. These permits include:

 

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a temporary permit allowing international graduates to work in Canada for 8 to 36 months, issued after completing a qualifying program at a Canadian institution.

 

International Experience Canada (IEC), or the Working Holiday visa, allows individuals from participating countries aged 18-30 (or 35 for some) to work and travel in Canada for up to two years.

 

The Spouse Open Work Permit allows spouses to work for any employer in Canada without needing a job offer.

 

The Bridging Open Work Permit enables individuals to work in Canada while awaiting approval of their permanent residency application.

 

The Ukrainian Work Permit allows Ukrainian nationals and their non-Ukrainian family members in Canada with valid temporary resident status to apply for an open work permit.

 

Employer-Specific Work Permit

 

An employer-specific Canadian work permit is issued to foreign nationals with a job offer from a Canadian employer. The International Mobility Program allows hiring skilled international workers without an LMIA. Categories include:

 

Post-Graduation Work Permit for international students who completed their studies in Canada.

Reciprocal Youth Exchange Agreements allow young people to travel and work in Canada, enhancing cultural understanding and professional skills.

International Free Trade Agreements facilitate temporary entry for businesspeople from partner countries, such as:

Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Canada–Panama Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Intra-Company Transfer Program for temporary staff transfers within multinational companies.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program enables employers to hire foreign workers for specific positions temporarily, with various LMIA subcategories:

Low-Wage LMIA for workers paid below the provincial median wage.

High-Wage LMIA for workers paid above the provincial median wage.

LMIA for Agricultural Workers to hire foreign labor for primary agriculture, including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and Agricultural Stream.

Global Talent Stream for hiring highly skilled foreign workers in specific fields, such as information systems, software design, and web development, supported by partner organizations like:

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

BC Tech Association

City of Hamilton Economic Development Office

Economic Development Winnipeg

Facilitated LMIA process for Quebec employers, not requiring proof of recruitment efforts for Canadian residents or citizens.

At CROSSLEY LAW, with over 20 years of experience, our team of experts is ready to assist you with any work permit needs. Contact us today to navigate the complexities of Canadian work permits with professionalism and confidence.