Temporary Residents
If you are from a non-visa exempt country, you will need to apply for Visitor Visa prior to your entry to Canada. Also, parents and grandparents whose children/grandchildren are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada can apply for a Super Visa that allows them to stay in Canada for 2 years.
If you plan on studying in Canada for more than 6 months, you need to obtain a study permit before starting studying. International students need to prove that they have enough money to support themselves while they study even though they are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during semester.
If you are interested in working in Canada, there are several ways to obtain a work permit. How you obtain a work permit will depend on a country you are from.
Temporary Residents
If you are from a non-visa exempt country, you will need to apply for Visitor Visa prior to your entry to Canada. Also, parents and grandparents whose children/grandchildren are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada can apply for a Super Visa that allows them to stay in Canada for 2 years.
If you plan on studying in Canada for more than 6 months, you need to obtain a study permit before starting studying. International students need to prove that they have enough money to support themselves while they study even though they are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during semester.
If you are interested in working in Canada, there are several ways to obtain a work permit. How you obtain a work permit will depend on a country you are from.
Visitors
Depending on where you are from, you might need to apply for a temporary resident visa in advance. As a visitor, you cannot engage in any employment or education program that is longer than 6 months in duration.
Students
In most cases, students who plan to study in Canada longer than 6 months need to acquire study permits before they start their programs. Students of a post-graduate program (excluding ESL programs) can work up to 20 hours per week during semesters.
Workers
People who intends to work in Canada requires to acquire a work permit before commencing working. There are several ways to obtain a work permit.
International Experience Class
Post-Graduate Work Permit
LMIA-based Work Permit
Work Permit for PR Applicants
International Experience Class is designed for those who are from countries Canada has agreements with. Participants can gain work experience in Canada while they can live and learn Canadian culture.
After completing a program at a certain designated learning institution in Canada, students can apply for a open work permit that allows them to gain work experience in Canada.
If you receive a job offer from a Canadian employer that is supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment, you can obtain a work permit that is specific to your employer, location, and position.
Those who have applied for permanent residency can apply for work permits while they are waiting for the decisions for their applications.
International Experience Class
Post-Graduate Work Permit
LMIA-based Work Permit
Work Permit for PR Applicants
International Experience Class is designed for those who are from countries Canada has agreements with. Participants can gain work experience in Canada while they can live and learn Canadian culture.
After completing a program at a certain designated learning institution in Canada, students can apply for a open work permit that allows them to gain work experience in Canada.
If you receive a job offer from a Canadian employer that is supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment, you can obtain a work permit that is specific to your employer, location, and position.
Those who have applied for permanent residency can apply for work permits while they are waiting for the decisions for their applications.
International Experience Class
International Experience Class is designed for those who are from countries Canada has agreements with. Participants can gain work experience in Canada while they can live and learn Canadian culture.
Post-Graduate Work Permit
After completing a program at a certain designated learning institution in Canada, students can apply for a open work permit that allows them to gain work experience in Canada.
LMIA-based Work Permit
If you receive a job offer from a Canadian employer that is supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment, you can obtain a work permit that is specific to your employer, location, and position.
Work Permit for PR Applicants
Those who have applied for permanent residency can apply for work permits while they are waiting for the decisions for their applications.