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Temporary Residence – Work Permits

 

Canadian Immigration

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What do I need to work in Canada?This depends on a few factors, such as the job you want to work in and what program/stream you will apply under. Usually you will need any number of these:

  • a job offer in Canada,
  • proof that you are certified or accredited to work in that occupation,
  • proof from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada that your proposed employer is allowed to hire you (known as a positive Labour Market Opinion),
  • a visa to travel to Canada,
  • a work permit letter from a Canadian mission overseas,
  • a work permit issued at the border and generally stamped into your passport.

 

How do I apply for a work permit?

Generally speaking, you must apply for a work permit at a Canadian visa office outside Canada before you enter the country. In some cases, foreign nationals can apply at the border.

If you applied for a work permit before you entered Canada, the visa office may have sent you a letter of introduction that states your application was approved. If so, you must present it when you enter Canada so that your permit can be printed and issued.

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