Are you an experienced professional who is interested in applying for Canadian work permit?

There are specific requirements you need to meet depending on where you are and when you apply for your work permit.

But regardless of where you apply or which type of work permit you apply for, you must

• Prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your work permit expires;
• Show that you have enough money to take care of yourself and your family members during your stay in Canada and to return home;
• Obey the law and have no record of criminal activity (you may be ask to provide a police clearance certificate);
• Not be a danger to Canada’s security;
• Be in good health and have a medical exam, if needed;
• Not plan to work for an employer listed with the status “ineligible” on the list of employers who failed to comply with the conditions;
• Not plan to work for an employer who, on a regular basis, offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages; and give the officer any other documents they ask for to prove you can enter the country.

Eligibility requirements if you apply from outside Canada

Anyone can apply before they enter Canada. However, there may be visa office requirements that you need to meet depending on what country or territory you’re applying from. Make sure you follow the instructions for how to apply.

Eligibility requirements if you apply from inside Canada

You can only apply for a work permit from inside Canada if

• You have a valid study or work permit
• Your spouse or common-law partner, or parents have a valid study or work permit
• You’re eligible for a post-graduation work permit and your study permit is still valid
• You have a temporary resident permit that is valid for 6 months or more
• You’re waiting on a decision on an application for certain permanent residence classes from inside Canada
• You made a claim for refugee protection
• You’ve been recognized as a Convention refugee or protected person by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
• You’re allowed to work in Canada without a work permit , but you need a work permit to work in a different job (this does not apply to business visitors), or you’re a trader, investor, intra-company transferee or professional under the Canada – United States – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

Visitors to Canada are not eligible to apply for a work permit from inside Canada.

 

Eligibility requirements if you apply when you enter Canada at a port of entry

You should apply for your work permit before you travel to Canada.

However, you can apply for a work permit when you enter Canada if you’re eligible.

To apply at a port of entry (POE), you must meet all of the following:

•  Be from a visa-exempt country or be a visa-exempt traveller (for example, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.)

•  Be eligible for an electronic travel authorization or to travel without a visitor visa

   

meet other requirements depending on the type of work permit you’re applying for

You cannot apply at a POE if you

• Need a visitor visa
• Are a citizen of one of the countries on this list
• Are an International Experience Canada applicant who is not a citizen or Permanent resident of the United States
• Are applying under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program
• Are applying for a post-graduation work permit

As of June 21, 2024, you can no longer apply for a PGWP at a port of entry (airport, land or marine border) when entering Canada.

Final Thoughts

Applying for a Canadian Work Permits may seem complex, but with proper guidance and documentation, it's absolutely achievable. The key is to select the right pathway and ensure that your work experience aligns with Canada's in-demand occupations to help you transition from a Canada work permit to permanent residency in the future.

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Source: IRCC