Work Permit

Most foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada.If you need a work permit, you may be eligible for either an

• Employer-specific work permit - that lets you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit, such as : the name of the specific employer you can work for; how long you can work; the location where you can work (if applicable)
• open work permit - that lets you work for any employer in Canada, except for one that is listed as ineligible orregularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages.

Post-Graduation Work Permit

The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program offers you a stay back in Canada after studies with a work permit for up to 3 years depending on the course duration. You may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) if you graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) and want to stay in Canada temporarily to work.

If your program was less than 8 months - You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was at least 8 months, but less than 2 years.
You may be given a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
You may be given a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.