Find out if you can apply and how to apply to work in Canada as a temporary worker, business person, and student

 

Types of Work Permit:

LMIA-based work permits

These work permits require the employer to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment as part of the process.

 

LMIA Exemptions

Certain circumstances allow for individuals to work in Canada without first obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment.

 

NAFTA Work Permits

These permits are issued under the North American Free Trade Agreement, allowing work without a LMIA.

 

Intra-Company Transfers

These permits will allow a company to bring certain employees to Canada from its offices abroad without a LMIA.

 

Business Visitors

In many cases, business visitors may work in Canada without a work permit, as long as they don't enter the Canadian labour market.

 

Post-Graduation Work Permits

After graduating from a designated Canadian educational institution, international graduates may work in Canada for up to three years.