Work in Canada
Canada needs skilled workers. A work permit can bring you here quickly — and the Canadian experience you build often becomes your direct route to permanent residence through Express Entry's Canadian Experience Class or a provincial nominee program.
An employer-specific work permit ties you to a particular employer, role, and (sometimes) location. It usually requires an approved Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) — proof from Service Canada that hiring a foreign worker won't negatively affect the Canadian labour market. Some categories are LMIA-exempt under international agreements or significant-benefit categories.
An open work permit lets you work for almost any employer in Canada. Common open permits include the Post-Graduation Work Permit, the Spousal Open Work Permit, and International Experience Canada (working holiday).
Work permit success comes down to picking the right category, presenting the role and the worker correctly, and giving the visa officer everything they need to say yes.
We assess your options across LMIA-supported, LMIA-exempt, and open work permit categories; prepare a complete application package; and plan from day one for the transition to permanent residence through CEC or BC PNP.
We confirm whether a work permit is the right entry point and which category fits.
If LMIA is needed, we coordinate the Service Canada application with your employer; otherwise we identify the LMIA-exempt category that applies.
We prepare and submit your work permit application — inland, at a port of entry, or from overseas — with a strong supporting package.
We handle extensions, employer changes, and bridging open work permits as you progress.
From day one we plan how your Canadian work experience converts to permanent residence — Express Entry CEC or BC PNP skilled worker streams.
For employer-specific permits, yes. Open work permits (PGWP, spousal, IEC) don't require a job offer — eligibility is based on your status or background.
LMIA processing varies by stream and region. High-Wage, Low-Wage, and Global Talent Stream timelines differ; we'll share current realistic estimates for your specific role.
Often, yes. Spouses of skilled workers are typically eligible for an open work permit, and dependent children can study in Canada.
Canadian skilled work experience under a valid work permit is the foundation of the Canadian Experience Class and many BC PNP streams — so yes, planned correctly, it does.
Book a free assessment with a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. Honest advice. Real timelines. A plan you can act on.