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Every year over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada working temporarily to help Canadian employers address skill shortages in Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) ensure that these workers will support economic growth in Canada and create more opportunities for all Canadian job seekers.
In almost all cases you must have a valid work permit to work in Canada.You are allowed to work in Canada for a short time if you have skills that are needed. There are several steps you must follow to apply for a work permit.
Follow the conditions on your work permit or you could be asked to leave Canada. Apply to change your permit if you wish to change these conditions or renew your work permit.
- Do you need a Work Permit? Foreign workers may do some jobs in Canada without a permit. Check to see if your work is exempt. Spouses and dependents wishing to work in Canada will also need a work permit.
- The Job Offer: You must be offered a job in Canada before you apply for your work permit. Learn more about what your employer must do.
- A Labour Market Opinion (LMO) is required in most cases. Employers must obtain an LMO through Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) to support the hiring of a foreign worker.
- Where to Apply? You must submit your application to the visa office responsible for the country or region where you live. In some cases you can apply for a permit when you arrive in Canada if you are a permanent resident or citizen of a neighboring country (for example: the U.S.A.). You can apply from within Canada or at the Canadian border only under special circumstances.
- Qualifying for a Work Permit: To qualify for a work permit, you must meet the requirements for temporary residence as well as the requirements for issuance of a work permit. You do not have to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa when you apply for your work permit. It is included in your work permit application.
- Changing your Permit Once in Canada, you need to apply to change your permit if:
- your job changes;
- your work will take longer than planned; or
- you need to change jobs or employers.
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Temporary Work Permits
