Canadian Work Permit

Canada is one of the most developed and livable countries in the world, as well as a country of immigrants. Therefore, there are many options for those who want to work and live in Canada.

A Canadian Work Permit is the official permission you need from the Canadian government to work full-time or part-time in Canada. This permit gives you the right to work for a certain period of time and must be renewed at the end of that period.

Types of Canadian Work Permits:

Open Work Permit (OWP): Also known as an Open Work Permit, it is granted to people who want to come to Canada without being tied to a specific employer. This permit is specific for students and some other groups. For example, graduating international students can get this permit.
Employer Sponsored Work Authorization (LMIA): This is a permit you can get when you have a work contract with a specific employer. The employer must prove that they are unable to hire a Canadian or permanent resident for the position in Canada.
International Experience Canada (IEC) Work Permit: For young people between the ages of 18 and 35, it offers the opportunity to work and gain experience in Canada. There are three categories of this program: Working Holiday, Young Professionals and International Co-op Internship.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Known as the Post-Graduation Work Permit, it allows international students studying in Canada to work in Canada after completing their studies. If the study period is 1 year, a work permit can be obtained for up to 1 year, and if the study period is 2 or more years, a work permit can be obtained for up to 3 years.
Agricultural Worker Work Permit (SAWP): This is a special permit for those who want to work in the agricultural sector in some parts of Canada.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Work Permit: It is a permit issued to foreign workers who have at least one year of work experience in Canada to apply for permanent residency.

Spousal Work Permit

In Canada, if one spouse is studying, the other spouse can obtain a work permit. A student at a public college or university is allowed to work part-time for 20 hours a week, while the spouse of the student is allowed to work full-time. For families with children, this status allows children to attend public school (primary, secondary and high school) free of charge for a certain period of time. Our goal for immigration over time is to bring you step by step closer to citizenship through the Express Entry system.

* Our Canadian Work Permit service costs CAD 1,300; CAD 6,500 for LMIA.

** If applying from within Canada, the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is CAD 880 (+1.13 HST).

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