Work Permit

A Canadian work permit allows you to work under a specific employer (employer-specific work permit) or with any employer (open work permit) in Canada.

Work Permit Requirements

• Prove that you are financially capable of supporting yourself and your family during your time in Canada
• Prove that you'll leave Canada once your work permit expires
• Be of good health and will not work for ineligible employers

If you are in Canada and you want to apply for a work permit, you must meet one or some of the following requirements:

• Have a valid study or work permit
• Graduated from an eligible school in Canada
• If you're under sponsorship, the sponsor must have a valid work/study permit
• You applied for permanent residence and are awaiting the results
• Have a temporary residence permit valid for at least six months
• You're an investor, business person, professional, or intra-company transferee under NAFTA
• You're protected by the IRCC or recognized as a convention refugee
• Were previously working without a work permit but now you require one for another job

Parent- Grandparent Super Visa

Canadian citizens and permanent residents have an option to invite their parents and grandparents to Canada for the period of up to two consecutive years. Super Visa is issued for a period of 10 years, and it allows for re-entry into Canada. Parents and grandparents cannot work under this category.

Requirements

Only parents and grandparents of Canadian permanent residents and citizens can apply for a Super Visa. Dependents cannot be included in the super visa application. The Super Visa application can only include parents, grandparents, their spouses or common law partner