Canada is a land of opportunity and economic freedom. You may be eligible to qualify for one of many work permit pathways. Having work experience in Canada is a great path to PR (Permanent Residency). Contact us today to discover your work options and to learn more about the work permits you are eligible for. We’ll be with you every step of the way in your Canadian immigration journey.
An intra-company transfer can occur when an employee of an international company is deemed necessary for the organizations Canadian branch/location. The employee can then be transferred to the employer’s Canadian location and permitted to work for the Canadian location. This transfer does not require an LMIA.
Canada has free trade agreements with certain countries including the United States, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Korea among others. If you are a citizen of one of these countries, and you have a valid job offer in Canada, you may be eligible to apply for an LMIA-exempt work permit. . The criteria for these work permits are dependent on the country of citizenship of the person applying for the work permit. Contact us to learn more and find out if you are eligible.
An open work permit would allow you to work in almost any occupation across Canada.
There are several ways in which you can obtain an open work permit. You can be a 25-year old Ireland national who wishes to work and travel Canada for a year or be the spouse of an international student studying in Canada.
Contact a member of our BRIGHT team for a consultation to find out if you qualify for an open work permit.
Some Graduates of Canadian post-secondary institutions are eligible for a one-time Post-Graduation Work Permit after completing their studies.
These open work permits grant work authorization to graduates of eligible Designated Learning Institutions, allowing them to gain valuable Canadian work experience that may be used as part of a future application for Permanent Residency.
A work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP ) may be issued for up to a maximum of three years. The duration of the work permit is tied to the duration of studies. The program of studies must be a minimum of eight months in length in order to benefit from this work permit category.. Post-Graduation Work Permits must be obtained within a specific time-frame after completing the requirements of the academic program.