Foreign nationals can work in Canada through various permits, including:
- Employer-Specific Work Permit – Tied to a specific job and employer.
- Open Work Permit – Allows work for any employer (e.g., Post-Graduate Work Permit, Spousal Work Permit).
- Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Applications – Required for many employer-sponsored work permits.
Pathway to Permanent Residency (PR)
Many Canadian work permits provide a pathway to PR through programs like:
- Pathway to Permanent Residency (PR)
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- Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams for workers
- Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for those working in Quebec
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