Work Permit Canada

Whether you are coming for a new job, switching employers, or moving from study to work, we file work permit applications that match your goals and your timeline.

What's included

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Employer-specific and open work permits
International Mobility Program (IMP) and LMIA-exempt categories
Spousal open work permits and bridging permits

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Overview

What this means for you.

A Canadian work permit lets you take a job in Canada legally. Some permits are tied to a specific employer, while others — like the PGWP or a spousal open work permit — let you work for almost any employer in the country.

We help you figure out which type of permit you qualify for, what supporting documents you need from your employer, and whether you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) first.

Our team also represents Canadian businesses that want to hire foreign talent. We manage recruitment compliance, wage analysis, and the full LMIA submission to Service Canada.

Eligibility

Who can apply?

A quick checklist to see if this is the right pathway for you.

A genuine job offer from a Canadian employer, or a qualifying open work permit category
Proof you can do the job (education, experience, licensing where required)
Funds to support yourself and any family members coming with you
Willingness to leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay
No criminal or medical inadmissibility

Process

How we move your file forward.

Step 01

Map your pathway

We confirm whether you need an LMIA-based permit, an LMIA-exempt IMP permit, or an open work permit.

Step 02

Coordinate with your employer

We work directly with the HR team to gather offer letters, compliance fees, and any LMIA documents.

Step 03

File and follow up

We submit online, monitor processing, and reply to any IRCC requests for further information.

Step 04

Plan your next step

We map your work experience toward Express Entry, AAIP or another PR pathway from day one.

FAQ

Questions we hear every week.

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No. Many jobs fall under the International Mobility Program (IMP), which is LMIA-exempt. Intra-company transfers, CUSMA professionals, and several youth and trade-agreement categories do not need an LMIA.

Your Post-Graduation Work Permit is valid for the same length as your study program, up to a maximum of 3 years. You can only get a PGWP once in your lifetime, so timing matters.

Not without applying for a new work permit. Until your new permit is approved, you must keep working for the employer named on your current permit. We can usually file an expedited change-of-employer application.

Online applications outside Canada are usually processed in 6 to 16 weeks. Inside Canada and at the port of entry (for eligible nationals), it can be much faster. Timelines change often — we give you the current numbers at your consultation.

Yes. Spouses of most skilled workers and international students can apply for an open work permit and work for any employer in Canada.