Employer-Specific Work Permit
An Employer-Specific Work Permit allows an expatriate to work according to the conditions on their work permit, which include the name of the employer the expatriate can work for, the period of employment and the location where they can work (if applicable).
Employer-Specific Work Permit
In line with Canadian public policy, one can apply for an employer-specific work permit while on a visitor’s visa in Canada.
What this means in practice is that if an expatriate visiting Canada, finds employment during their stay, they may apply for an employer-specific work permit while in the country. The starting point is to apply for a visitor’s visa.
Canadian Open Work Permit
A Canadian Open Work Permit is issued to an expatriate who can meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Has valid job offer from a Canadian employer
- Has a valid study permit or a work permit that is set to expire within the next four months
- Meets medical, security and other admissibility requirements
- Can apply in Canada.