Every year, thousands of professionals and skilled workers enter Canada under different programs to be part of the labour market dynamics and economic immigration.
To work in Canada as a foreign national, a work permit is required.
There are two main types of work permits:
As a general rule of thumb, in order to be eligible for a work permit, you require a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. However, there are various exceptions to this rule in order to obtain a work permit, whether open or closed. If your interest is to obtain a work permit, contact us to help you determine your best options.
Provided that you were enrolled and successfully completed a PGWP eligible Designated Learning Institution, you can apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit that can allow you to stay in Canada after graduation, for up to three (3) years, (depending on the duration of the academic program pursued). Your spouse or Common-law partner is also eligible to remain in Canada as a worker, after meeting certain prerequisites.
Yes, in most cases, the validity of a work permit can be extended, provided you meet the requirements and conditions for extension. These requirements and conditions vary depending on the type of work permit.
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