WORK PERMIT
Work permits and applications for temporary workers, business people, students and caregivers
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Temporary workers
After a year of work in Canada, temporary workers may qualify to apply for permanent residence without leaving the territory
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Business people
Eligibility for business visitors, professionals, intra-company transferees, traders, and investors
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Students
Students can work on campus and off-campus, apply for co-op/internship programs and work after graduation
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International Experience Canada
Candidate in the International Experience Canada pools can apply for a work permit
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Caregivers
Work options for caregivers, they can become a permanent resident
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Working Holiday
Fund your vacation with temporary work in Canada.
This category is for you if:
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You don’t have a job offer yet
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You want to work for more than one employer in Canada
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You want to work in more than one location
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You’d like to earn some money so that you can travel
The type of work permit you get for Working Holiday is an open work permit.
An open work permit lets you work at most jobs in Canada. However, there are some jobs where you’ll have to get a medical exam first.
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Young Professionals
Gain Canadian professional work experience to better compete in a global economy.
This category is for you if:
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You have a job offer in Canada that contributes to your professional development
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You’ll work for the same employer in the same location during your stay in Canada
Under this category, work must be:
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paid
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not self-employed
The type of work permit you get in the Young Professionals category is an employer-specific work permit.
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International Co-op (Internship)
Get valuable overseas work experience related to your field of study.
This category is for you if:
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you’re a student registered at a post-secondary institution
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you have a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada
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you need to do this work placement or internship to complete your studies
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you’ll work for the same employer in the same location during your stay in Canada
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