Work Legally in Canada with a Work Permit
Canada offers several pathways to work legally including the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). A Canadian work permit allows foreign nationals to work for a specific employer or in an open work permit capacity. It is also a common stepping stone to Canadian PR.
Get a valid job offer from a Canadian employer
Employer obtains Labour Market Impact Assessment
Apply for work permit online or at port of entry
Complete biometrics at a visa application centre
Depending on nationality, get visitor visa or eTA
Enter Canada and begin working
Tied to a specific employer and job
Work for any employer in Canada
Post-Graduation Work Permit for international students
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