Canadian immigration service
Work Permits
Understand the work authorization route that fits your situation.
Overview
A clearer way to prepare.
Canadian work permits may be employer-specific or open, depending on the program and the applicant’s circumstances. The correct route depends on both worker and employer facts.
Immigration rules, program openings and document requirements can change. Confirm current requirements before filing.
How FSO can help
- Employer-specific work permits
- Open work permit categories
- Extensions and maintained-status planning
- Spousal work permit options where applicable
- Employer-document coordination
What usually matters
Build the case around the facts.
- Your current status and location
- Employer and job details
- LMIA or LMIA-exemption basis
- Qualifications for the offered role
- Family members and timing
What to bring
Come prepared for a useful consultation.
- Passport and current immigration documents
- Any refusal letters or IRCC correspondence
- Education, language and work records relevant to your case
- Key dates, deadlines and travel history
- A short list of your main questions
Discuss your work permits strategy.
A consultation can help identify the next step before you spend time on the wrong pathway.