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Work Visa

Book yourself a consultation to apply to work in Canada, extend a work permit or hire a foreign worker. 

Most people need a work permit to work in Canada. If you need a work permit, you may be eligible for either an Employer-specific work permit or Open work permit.

An employer-specific work permit lets you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit, such as 

  • The name of the specific employer you can work for 

  • How long you can work 

  • The location where you can work (if applicable) 

 

Before you apply for an employer-specific work permit, your employer must give you 

  • A copy of your employment contract 

  • 1 of the following: oa copy of a labour market impact assessment (LMIA)

    • an offer of employment number (for LMIA-exempt workers) 

  • To get this number,  your employer must use the Employer Portal

An open work permit lets you work for any employer in Canada, except for one that 

  • Is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions, or 

  • Regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages 

  • Some jobs require a medical exam.

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