Apply to work in Canada, extend your work permit in Canada or change the conditions of your work permit. There are two types of work permits:
Open work permits and
Employer-Specific work permits.
An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
- who is listed as ineligible or
- who regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages
You can only get an open work permit in specific situations, such as: if you:
- are an international student who graduated from a designated learning institution and are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
- are a student who’s no longer able to meet the costs of your studies (destitute student)
- have an employer-specific work permit and are being abused or at risk of being abused in relation to your job in Canada
- applied for permanent residence in Canada
- are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence
- are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student
- are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
- are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person or their family member
- are under an unenforceable removal order
- are a temporary resident permit holder
- are a young worker participating in special programs
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)
If you are looking for a Professional Immigration service from a Licensed Immigration Consultant, feel free to call us at 778-565-3277 or email us info@ntcimmigration.com
