WORK PERMIT VISA
ABOUT THE PROCESS
Most foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada.
If you’re not sure, you can find out if you need a work permit.
GET THE RIGHT WORK PERMIT FOR YOUR SITUATION
There are 2 types of work permits.
EMPLOYER-SPECIFIC WORK PERMIT
An employer-specific work permit lets you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit, such as:
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The name of the specific employer you can work for
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How long you can work
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The location where you can work (if applicable)
OPEN-WORK PERMIT
An open work permit lets you work for any employer in Canada, except for one that:
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is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions or
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regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages
You can only get an open work permit in specific situations.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
There are specific requirements you need to meet depending on where you are when you apply for your work permit.
But regardless of where you apply or which type of work permit you apply for, you must
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prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your work permit expires;
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show that you have enough money to take care of yourself and your family members during your stay in Canada and to return home;
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obey the law and have no record of criminal activity (we may ask you to give us a police clearance certificate);
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not be a danger to Canada’s security;
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be in good health and have a medical exam, if needed;
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not plan to work for an employer listed with the status “ineligible” on the list of employers who failed to comply with the conditions;
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not plan to work for an employer who, on a regular basis, offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages; and
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give the officer any other documents they ask for to prove you can enter the country.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Check out the link for the updated required documents as per the official website of Canada
PROCESSING TIME
6-7 Months of time (*Time does not include Preparation of documents)
*Preparation of documents requires additional time,(Preparation of documents involves all sorts of documents required for work permit such as Arranging offer letter from Employer,arranging LMIA Letter )