In order to work in Canada on a temporary basis, foreign skilled workers must have a permit to work. A Canadian work permit grants permission to take a job within Canada if you are a foreign national.

     

    Post-GraduationWork Permit(PGWP)

    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
    • Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
    • Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
    • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
     

    Note: If more than 50% of your program of study is conducted via in-person classes, then only you are eligible for a PGWP.

     
     

    Open Work Permit

     

    An Open Work Permit authorises the permit holder to work for any employer for the validity of that permit. Open work permit can be issued in any of the following cases :

     
    • If the applicant has a 6 months valid temporary resident permit
    • If the applicant’s spouse is a skilled worker under occupations listed as NOC 0, A or B
    • If the applicant’s spouse is an international student
    • If the applicant is a family member of a foreign representative
    • If the applicant is in Canada under the agreement of federal territorial immigration which includes an active pilot project.
    • If the applicant is participating in the Canada youth program or in the international experience Canada program.
    • If the applicant has filed a claim for refugee protection and is waiting for the decision on the filed claim or cannot pay the basic needs without working.
    • If the applicant’s refugee claim is rejected but the Canadian government does not remove the applicant.
    • If the applicant is a family member of a foreign military member working in Canada.
     
     

    Closed work permit

     

    A closed work permit provides an opportunity for foreign nationals to come to Canada and work temporarily with the limit to work for a single employer.  Furthermore, having worked for at least a year in Canada will give you an advantage if you are applying for permanent residency.

       This work permit allows you to work according to the conditions on your work permit, which include:

     
    • Name of the employer
    • Duration of the employment
    • Job Location
     

    Note: Foreign nationals who currently reside may also be eligible for Canada Closed Work Permit.

    To evaluate your chances for a work permit, feel free to contact team Aashirwad Immigration.