WORK PERMIT
Individuals who are neither Canadian Permanent Residents nor Citizens may apply for a work permit to work in Canada for the purpose of allowing foreign nationals to fill a labour shortage and to support economic growth in Canada. A valid work permit is essential to be able to work in Canada.
PGWP
POST-GRADUATION WORK PERMIT
The post-graduation work permit allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. The length of your permit will depend on the length of the study program you completed in Canada. 8 months to 3 years length of work permit.
Who is eligible?
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Completed a study program at a designated learning institution
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at least 8 months long of a study program
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let to a degree, diploma or certificate
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WORKING HOLIDAY
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE CANADA (IEC)
Working Holiday is an open work permit. This lets you work and travel in Canada. International Experience Canada (IEC) gives youth the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years.
Who is eligible?
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you’re a citizen of a partner country.
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​you may be able to use a recognized organization
OPEN WORK PERMIT
SPOUSE / FAMILY / REFUGEE
Most foreign nationals who want to come to Canada to work must have legal authorization via a work permit. Open work permits are one of many types of work permits that allow foreign workers to legally work in Canada.
Who is eligible?
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You are a dependent family member (e.g., spouse or common-law partner) of a person who has applied for permanent residence
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You are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student
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You are a refugee, asylum seeker, protected person or their family member
