{"id":938,"date":"2022-01-12T05:37:34","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T05:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devsnews.com\/wp\/visapass\/?page_id=938"},"modified":"2024-03-02T22:14:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T15:14:34","slug":"workpermit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pamconsulting.ca\/?page_id=938","title":{"rendered":"Work Permit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WORK PERMIT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work permit: Who can apply – Canada.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

In Canada, there are\u00a0two main types of work permits<\/strong>\u00a0for foreign workers:<\/p>\n

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  1. Employer-Specific Work Permit<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This type of work permit allows you to work in Canada based on specific conditions outlined in your work permit. These conditions include:<\/p>\n

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    • The name of the specific employer you can work for.<\/li>\n
    • The duration of your work permit.<\/li>\n
    • The location where you can work (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Before applying for an employer-specific work permit, your employer must provide you with one of the following:<\/p>\n

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      • A copy of a\u00a0Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • An\u00a0offer of employment number<\/strong>(for LMIA-exempt workers). To obtain this number, your employer must use the\u00a0Employer Portal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • If your employer doesn\u2019t need to use the Employer Portal, they should give you a copy of the employment contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        1. Open Work Permit<\/strong>:\n
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          • An open work permit allows you to work for\u00a0any employer<\/strong>in Canada, except for those listed as ineligible (such as employers who have failed to comply with conditions or regularly offer certain services).<\/li>\n
          • You can obtain an open work permit in specific situations.<\/li>\n
          • Some jobs may require a\u00a0medical exam<\/strong>, and if you want to avoid medical conditions on your open work permit, you can get a medical exam from a panel physician.<\/li>\n
          • If you wish to bring your family with you, your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children may be able to work, study, or live with you while you work in Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            In Canada, international students have several options for work permits. Let\u2019s explore them:<\/p>\n

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            1. Working on Campus<\/strong>: While studying, international students with a valid study permit can work on campus. They are allowed to work for up to\u00a020 hours per week<\/strong>during the academic session and full-time during scheduled breaks.<\/li>\n
            2. Working off Campus<\/strong>: Study permit holders may be eligible to work off campus without a separate work permit as soon as they begin their studies in Canada. Eligible students can work for any eligible Canadian employer for up to\u00a020 hours a week<\/strong>while classes are in session. Changes to off-campus work hours may allow students to work more than 20 hours per week under a temporary public policy.<\/li>\n
            3. Co-Op Students<\/strong>: International students enrolled in programs that require work placements (such as co-op or internships) can apply for a work permit. To qualify, they need a valid study permit and a letter from their school confirming the work placement requirement. The co-op placement or internship should total\u00a050% or less<\/strong>of their study program.<\/li>\n
            4. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) validity is determined by several factors:<\/p>\n

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              1. A) For master\u2019s degree programs:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                • Graduates from programs less than 2 years may be eligible for a 3-year PGWP starting February 15, 2024.<\/li>\n
                • Ineligibility for PGWP if the program is less than 8 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  1. B) For all other programs:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    • Ineligibility for PGWP if the program is less than 8 months.<\/li>\n
                    • Eligibility for a PGWP valid for the same length as the study program if it’s at least 8 months but less than 2 years.<\/li>\n
                    • Eligibility for a 3-year PGWP for programs lasting 2 years or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      1. C) If completing multiple programs:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                        • PGWP length may combine the durations of each program if they are at least 8 months long and meet eligibility criteria.<\/li>\n
                        • Ineligibility for a PGWP if one was already received after completing an earlier program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          1. D) Passport expiry:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                            • PGWP validity is until the passport’s expiry date.<\/li>\n
                            • Extension of the passport may be necessary to obtain full PGWP validity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                              WORK PERMIT Work permit: Who can apply – Canada.ca In Canada, there are\u00a0two main types of work permits\u00a0for foreign workers: Employer-Specific Work Permit: This type of work permit allows you to work in Canada based on specific conditions outlined in your work permit. These conditions include: The name of the specific employer you can work […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pamconsulting.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/938"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pamconsulting.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pamconsulting.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pamconsulting.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pamconsulting.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=938"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/pamconsulting.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/938\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2738,"href":"https:\/\/pamconsulting.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/938\/revisions\/2738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pamconsulting.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}