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LMIA-Based
Work Permit

  • Foreign workers.

  • Canadian job offer.

  • Employer obtains LMIA approval.

  • Relevant skills and experience.

  • Work permit application.

​LMIA-Exempt

Work Permit

  • No LMIA required.

  • Eligible job offer.

  • Qualifying exemption category.

  • Employer compliance fee (if required).

  • Meet IRCC requirements.

Global Talent
Stream (GTS)

  • Highly skilled workers.

  • Canadian job offer.

  • Employer qualifies for GTS.

  • Positive LMIA.

  • Specialized skills or experience.

Post Graduate 
Work Permit (PGWP)

  • International graduates.

  • Eligible Canadian institution.

  • Qualifying study program.

  • Meet language requirements.

  • Apply within 180 days of graduation.

Bridging Open
Work Permit (BOWP)

  • Permanent residence applicants.

  • Eligible PR application submitted.

  • Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR).

  • Valid qualifying work permit.

  • Meet BOWP requirements.

Spousal Open
Work Permit (SOWP)

  • Spouses of foreign workers or students.

  • Genuine marriage or relationship..

  • Spouse meets eligibility requirements.

  • Supporting relationship documents.

  • Meet IRCC requirements.

T13 
Work Permit

  • Provincial nomination.

  • Provincial support letter.

  • Eligible job offer.

  • Employer submits job offer.

  • No LMIA required.

C10
Work Permit

  • No LMIA required.

  • Significant benefit to Canada.

  • Unique skills or expertise.

  • Supporting evidence.

  • Meet IRCC requirements.

C11
Work Permit

  • No LMIA required.

  • Business ownership or control.

  • Viable business plan.

  • Sufficient investment funds.

  • Significant benefit to Canada.

Francophone 
Mobility Work Permit

  • French-speaking workers.

  • Job offer outside Quebec.

  • French speaking and listening skills.

  • Employer submits job offer.

  • Meet program requirements.

CUSMA (T34-T38)
Work Permit

  • US and Mexican citizens.

  • Eligible category category.

  • Canadian job or business opportunity.

  • Required qualifications.

  • Meet CUSMA rules.

A72
Vulnerable Worker

  • Workers facing workplace abuse.

  • Employer-specific work permit.

  • Evidence of abuse or risk.

  • Application from Canada.

  • Meet IRCC requirements.

Study Permit
Canada

  • Letter of acceptance from a DLI.

  • Proof of sufficient funds.

  • Valid passport.

  • Meet study permit requirements.

  • Meet IRCC admissibility requirements.

ICT C61, C62, C63
Work Permit

  • Existing foreign company employee.

  • Canadian branch or affiliate.

  • Minimum 1 year employment.

  • Manager or specialized worker.

  • No LMIA required.

C50 Religious 
Worker Work Permit

  • Foreign religious workers.

  • Canadian religious organization.

  • Qualifying religious duties.

  • Supporting documentation.

  • Meet LMIA exemption requirements.

C18 AIP
Work Permit

  • Foreign workers.

  • Job offer from designated employer.

  • Atlantic province endorsement.

  • Language requirements.

  • Education and work experience.

C21 IEC
Work Permit

  • Young foreign nationals.

  • Participating country.

  • Meet age requirements.

  • Working Holiday or Young Professionals.

  • Meet program requirements.

Restoraration
of Status

  • Lost temporary resident status.

  • Apply within 90 days.

  • Explain loss of status.

  • Meet restoration requirements.

  • Pay applicable fees.

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