FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is the Canada open work permit eligibility?

You are eligible for an open work permit if you are in one of the following situations mentioned below:

• Permanent residence applicants who have applied to an office in Canada,

• Dependent family members of permanent residence applicants,

• Spouses and common-law partners of workers and international students,

• Refugees, refugee claimants, protected persons and their family members,

• Some temporary resident permit holders,

• Some young workers participating in special programs.

In each of these situations above, you are required to meet additional criteria to be eligible.

How to apply for an open work permit in Canada?

A work permit can be granted when you land into Canada in case you are from a visa-exempt country with a valid medical certificate or if you are eligible to apply for an open work permit.

What are the Canada work permit visa requirements?

The general requirements are –

• You must be able to prove that you will leave the country when your work permit expires.

• You must not work for any employers who have failed to comply with the employment standards or businesses who engage in sex trade such as strip clubs, escort services, or erotic massage parlours.

• You must get your security and background check done and submit your police clearance certificate.

• You must get your medical exam done.

• You must have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family members for the entire stay in Canada.

How to go about the Canada work permit visa process from India?

Applications for a work permit made outside of Canada are processed based on your country of residence or origin. Applying for a Canada work permit from India is done through your visa office. They will guide you on the documentation, fee and procedure. You will need to get your police clearance certificate issued from your consulate and medical examination conducted by a designated medical officer there.

Can we transition from a Canada visitor visa to work permit?
Yes, the possibilities are endless when considering to apply for an open work permit. Having the temporary resident visa granted is an advantage as it allows you to be in Canada while you start the process of applying for a work permit. There are some important aspects that you need to take into consideration, however it is quite a simple process.

How long does the temporary work permit application process take in Canada?

This processing time tells you how long it takes to process most complete applications. You can check the processing time here.

Can we get a dependent visa for Canada work permit holder?

Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children can come with you to Canada or visit you in Canada, if they:

• meet all the requirements for temporary residents to Canada.

• satisfy an immigration officer they will only stay in Canada temporarily.

• can prove they have no criminal record, if necessary.

• meet all the conditions for getting a temporary resident visa, if they are from a country or territory whose citizens require a visa in order to enter Canada as visitors.

What is the Post Graduation Canada work permit validity?

A post-graduation work permit (PGWP) may be valid anywhere between eight months and up to three years. The length of your permit will depend on the length of the study program you completed in Canada. The permit won’t be longer than the length of your study program.

Is it better to apply for a Canada work permit online?

How applying online helps you –

• No courier fees or mail delivery time.

• It helps you make sure your application is complete before you submit it.

• You can quickly submit more documents online (if required).

• You get updates on the status of your application directly in your online account.

What jobs can I get with a Canada work permit?

You can work in many different areas. It depends on what you want to do and how hard you want to look for a job. Many participants find work in the tourism and hospitality industries (restaurants, pubs, and hotels), where employers are willing to offer temporary work for shorter periods of time.

If you have the right education, experience or certifications, you can also work in fields such as:

• science

• law

• health

• education

• commerce

• communications

Can I get PR after work permit in Canada?

A work permit allows you to live and work in Canada for a specific time period. Having a job in Canada is usually an eligibility requirement for some provincial nomination programs. So the answer is basically, YES.

Can I get a work permit with a student visa in Canada?

The post-graduation work permit allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Work obtained through the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program may help support your application to become a permanent resident of Canada. One year of study in Canada grants 1 year of open work permit and 2 years of study allows 3 years of work under the open work permit specifications.

Can truck driver get a work permit in Canada?

There are two primary ways foreign truck drivers can work in Canada which is through a positive LMIA for either high-wage or low-wage position under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Most companies tend to have LMIA’s for high-wage positions which basically means the foreign truck driver will be paid the equivalent or higher of the current median wage for that position. Long-haul truck drivers which are classified under NOC code 7511 must obtain a job offer and positive LMIA number from an employer in Canada.

The overall process for applying for a work permit to work in Canada is largely the same as other work permit applications but there may be specific requirements based on the job offer you receive.

Can I convert my Canada tourist/visitor visa to a work permit?

Your Canadian tourist/visitor visa cannot be converted to work visa. The two visas are separate things. If you are an Indian Passport holder, you have to return to India to have the visa stamping. (It is assumed here that you have a job offer in Canada which means your employer would sponsor your work visa). You have to get the visa stamping from your home country. That would involve medical examination, a police verification and clearance apart from sponsorship of your company and other documents. Finally, your personal presence at the consulate. Rules can be different in different countries.

How to complete the Canada work permit process from India?

Canada Work Permit enables Indian Passport holders to live and work in Canada for a specified duration under certain conditions. Applicants can choose to carry out either online or offline (paper) application based on their requirements and preferences. Based on the specific program, applicants are required to submit the application form along with specific documents. Only the approved employers in Canada are allowed to hire foreign employees.

The official portal of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) – www.canada.ca provides all the necessary information pertaining to working in Canada, extending a work permit, and also to hire a foreign worker. IRCC is a department of Government of Canada which is responsible for handling and managing Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugees in Canada.

Can my spouse get open work permit in Canada from India?

Yes, in most cases, your spouse can work in Canada. However, they will usually need a work permit to work in Canada. They must apply for their own work permit. In some cases, your spouse or common-law partner may be able to apply for an open work permit—allowing him or her to accept any job with any employer.

In other cases, your spouse or common-law partner must apply for a work permit for a specific employer. The employer may have to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An LMIA allows an employer to hire someone for a specific job. Find out if your spouse or common-law partner’s employer needs an LMIA to hire them.