Visitors Can Apply for Work Permits in Canada Until 2025
Attention: This temporary policy expires on February 28, 2025. After this date, visitors will no longer be eligible to apply for a work permit inside Canada and must apply outside Canada.
Overview:
– Foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors and who receive a valid job offer can apply for and receive a work permit without leaving the country.
– To be eligible, applicants must:
+ Have valid visitor status in Canada on the day of application.
+ Have a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA-exempt offer of employment.
+ Submit an application for an employer-specific work permit by February 28, 2025.
+ Meet all other standard admissibility criteria.
– Visitors who have held a work permit in the past 12 months can request interim work authorization while their application is processed.