Work Permit Guides

For foreign workers, one of the biggest differences in Canada’s temporary work system is whether a work permit is open or employer-specific. An employer-specific work permit connects your authorization to particular employment conditions. An open work permit provides considerably more flexibility because it is not tied to one specific employer. However, “open” does not mean

An employer-specific work permit is one of the main ways a foreign national can be authorized to work temporarily in Canada. Unlike an open work permit, it is connected to specific employment conditions. Depending on the permit, those conditions can identify the employer, occupation, location and period during which the worker is authorized to work.

If you have searched for Canadian jobs as a foreign worker, you have probably seen the term LMIA mentioned in job advertisements, recruitment websites and immigration discussions. LMIA stands for Labour Market Impact Assessment. For many foreign workers, the term can be confusing. Some job seekers believe an LMIA is a work permit. Others think

Working in Canada as a foreign national usually involves more than finding an employer and accepting a job offer. In many situations, you also need authorization to work in Canada. A Canadian work permit is an official document that authorizes a foreign national to work in Canada under specific conditions. The conditions can determine who