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What do I need to work in Canada?
This depends on a few factors, such as the job you want to do and the program and stream you apply under. In most cases, you will need any number of the following: a positive Labour Market Impact A...
What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment?
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker.   A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign ...
Does my work permit allow me to work for any employer in Canada?
It depends on the work permit you have. Most work permits are tied to a specific employer. They will only allow you to work for the employer on the permit.   In some situations, you can get an ...
Can I apply for a work permit from inside Canada?
Only in some cases. You can only apply for a work permit from inside Canada if: you, your spouse or parents have a valid study or work permit, you have a work permit for one job but want to apply ...
How long can I work in Canada as a foreign worker?
Most people can come to Canada to work for a maximum of four years. If you are applying for a work permit, you should keep track of the total time you have worked and plan to work in Canada. Once you ...
Are there any conditions on my work permit?
Some conditions will be written directly on your work permit. These may include: the type of work you can do, the employer you can work for, where you can work, or how long you can work. Reg...
What is an open work permit?
An open work permit is a work permit that is not job-specific. Because it is not job-specific, you will not need the following when you apply for your work permit: a Labour Market Impact Assessment...
What is a job offer letter?
It is a document that a Canadian employer gives to a temporary worker. It explains the details of the worker’s job. Generally, a job offer letter is less detailed than a contract. The contract ...
What is a POE Letter?
It is the letter you will receive from IRCC if you have been approved for a: study permit, work permit, or Super Visa (only if you are from a country that does not require a visitor visa). It ...
How do I change employers?
To change employers, you must apply to change the conditions of your work permit. Before you apply, your future employer must complete certain steps, depending on whether or not you need a Labour Mar...
Can I appeal a decision on a work permit application?
Under Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, there is no formal right of appeal on temporary resident decisions. Instead, you can reapply. If possible, a different officer will examine the a...
I am an entrepreneur. Do I need a Labour Market Impact Assessment to work in Canada?
No. You can apply for a work permit without a Labour Market Impact Assessment, but you must intend to operate a business in Canada that would create or maintain: significant social, cultural or eco...
Can my spouse or common-law partner and dependent children come with me to Canada?
Your spouse or common-law partner and children can come with you to Canada or visit you in Canada, if they: meet all the requirements for temporary residents to Canada, satisfy an immigration offi...
Can my spouse or common-law partner work in Canada?
Yes, in most cases, your spouse or common-law partner can work in Canada. However, they will usually need a work permit to work in Canada. They must apply for their own work permit. In some cases, yo...
Can my spouse or common-law partner apply for a work permit from within Canada?
Yes. If they have not already applied overseas, spouses and common-law partners may apply for their work permit from within Canada. 
I have applied to extend my work permit. Can I travel outside Canada?
You can leave Canada and come back. However, one of three things will happen when you return to Canada. You may be allowed to come back to Canada as a visitor, if Citizenship and Immigration Canada...