To engage in employment in Canada, securing a work permit is essential. Canada offers a range of work and immigration options, with some employment categories exempt from the requirement of a work permit. The specifics of work permits vary based on the nature of the occupation and typically include details such as:
In Canada, there are generally two types of work permits:
Open work permits are further classified into two types: restricted and unrestricted. Unrestricted permits grant individuals the freedom to work in any location and occupation, while restricted permits limit both location and occupation choices. Restricted permits exclude employment with specific ineligible employers or those involved in certain services.
You may be eligible for an open work permit if you fall into categories such as being a permanent residency applicant, a dependent family member, a spouse of a skilled worker or international student, or part of special programs.
This type of permit ties employment to specific conditions such as the employer’s name, duration of employment, and location of employment.
Several occupations, including academics, religious workers, entrepreneurs, athletes/coaches, agricultural workers, and those in the film industry, may require employer-specific work permits.
Allows some international students (Masters degree and higher) to apply for open work permits for their dependent spouse and apply for visitor extension or study permits for their children.
Enables spouses or common-law partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to apply for an open work permit, particularly if they are part of a spousal sponsorship application within Canada.
This page provides a basic outline of the respective application, which may or may not be applicable to you. Do not solely rely on the information here. To check your eligibility and get accurate information you can contact our team at TNC Immigration.