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Work permit (Closed and/or open)

Work permit (Closed and/or open)

Work permits and applications for temporary workers, business people and students

We'll help you determine if you need a work permit

Who needs a work permit, which type is right for you, and what special instructions apply to certain workers.

Temporary workers

Work permits, labour market impact assessments and how to allow your spouse or child to work in Canada

Farm workers

Eligibility, applications, forms, fees and procedures for changing employers

Family helpers

Employment options for caregivers, how to apply and how to become a permanent resident.

Work and travel in Canada with International Experience Canada

How to become a candidate in International Experience Canada's pools, how to apply for a work permit online, processing times and preparing for arrival

Open work permit for vulnerable foreign workers

How to spot violence, get help if you're experiencing it, and apply for an open work permit

Open work permit for Hong Kong graduates

Who can apply, how to apply outside Canada or in Canada, what documents are required

Open work permit for potential candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program

Who can apply, participating provinces and territories and how to apply to continue working in Canada for up to 2 years

Workers under a free trade agreement

Eligibility as a business visitor, professional, intra-company transferee, trader or investor

Open work permit for Hong Kong permanent residence applicants

If you have applied for permanent residence under one of the pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents, you may also be eligible for a 3-year open work permit.

Work Permits for H-1B Visa Holders

How to Apply for a Work Permit for H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Holders Living in the United States

Open work permit for Ukrainian nationals

Who can apply, how to apply, lifting of medical restrictions and required documents

French-speaking workers outside Quebec

Who can apply for a work permit under the Mobilité francophone program, the steps your employer must take, how to apply and prepare for your arrival in Canada

Summer camp counselors

Eligible individuals, application process, documents, fees and fee waivers

Indigenous border mobility measures

Who is eligible, what you can apply for and how to apply as an Indigenous person

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  • What is the fee structure for visa submission?

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  • What are the important things to know as a Student Visa applicant?

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