Work Permit

Most foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada. Depending on the situation, there are a number of work permit programs that are available in Canada.

Employer-specific Work Permit

This work permit lets you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit, including working for a specific employer, for a specified amount of time and in a specified location.
To see if you can qualify for this program, take this free assessment >>

Open Work Permit

This work permit lets you work for any employer in Canada except for the employers listed as ineligible to work for.
To see if you can qualify for this program, take this free assessment >>

Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP)

In some cases, your spouse or common-law partner may be able to apply for an open work permit – allowing him or her to accept any job with any employer.
To see if you can qualify for this program, take this free assessment >>

Post Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)

This work permit allows students who have graduated from eligible Canadian DLIs to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
To see if you can qualify for this program, take this free assessment >>

Intra Company Transfers (ICT)

This work permit allows foreign businesses with a branch / subsidiary / affiliate in Canada to bring their key personnel to work in Canada.
To see if you can qualify for this program, take this free assessment >>