You may not need a work permit to work temporarily in Canada. Find out if you need one.
Temporary workers
Learn how to get a work permit if you are a temporary worker.
Live-in caregivers
Find out how to get a work permit if you are a live-in caregiver.
Business people
Discover if you need a work permit and how to get one if you are a business person.
Students
Find out if you can work while you study.
Minister Fraser also announced today a new temporary policy that will give recent international graduates with expiring temporary status an opportunity to stay in Canada longer, so that they can continue to gain work experience and have a better chance at qualifying for permanent residency.
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One of the main elements each Canadian work permit will contain is a case type code. This will usually be found in the middle part of the document. Here are some examples of the case-type codes found on the Canadian work permit application documents.
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get a Verification of Status document (for a $30 fee) or
replace a temporary resident document
See the list of information [IMM 5545] that could be found in a VOS document.
Resources and tips for job seekers Resources for owning a business in B.C. Resources for permanent residents Resources for temporary workers
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You must submit the following documents as file attachments to support your client’s Online Application. Click on the option required and then follow the directions.
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Who needs a medical exam
If you plan to stay for 6 months or less
You generally don’t need a medical exam, unless you plan to work in certain jobs.
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This is not a legal document. The explanations and definitions are not legal definitions. In case of a discrepancy between the language in this document and the relevant legislation or regulations, the legal text in the legislation and regulations prevails.
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If you applied under the temporary resident to permanent resident (TRPR) pathway, you may be eligible to apply for an open work permit under a temporary public policy.
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2021 LMIA: Hire a Agricultural Temporary Foreign Worker (Non-Seasonal)
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The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) allows employers to hire temporary foreign workers (TFW) when Canadians and permanent residents are not available.
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Forthcoming minimum hourly wage rates for workers in Canada
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The wage being offered for the position will determine if you need to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment under the Stream for High-wage Positions or the Stream for Low-wage Positions, each with their own requirements.
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This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. Sections 204 to 208 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) provide the regulatory authority to issue a work permit to a worker who does not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The LMIA exemption codes are listed in the following tables.
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A temporary public policy has been issued to allow certain temporary residents in Canada with a visitor status to apply for a work permit from within Canada.
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Due to COVID-19, you may be eligible to apply for a one-time open work permit of up to 18 months if you apply online by July 27, 2021.
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The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today
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This is to inform you that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)/Service Canada (SC) has
completed the processing of your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application received on [date xxx] for 1 [job title] at [address xxx].
That is why IRCC is working to overcome the pandemic-related roadblocks that have interfered with processing applications from caregivers and their families by announcing a processing plan for 2021.
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