Discover Types of Canada’s Work Permits and Find Your Fit

Canada has various work permits. Here’s a quick breakdown:

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Open Work Permit: permits employment for any Canadian company without requiring an LMIA

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Employer-Specific Work Permit: needs an LMIA and is associated with a particular employer

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International Mobility Program (IMP) Work Permit: allows certain categories to obtain work permits without the need for an LMIA

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Post-Graduate Work Permit: accessible to graduates of designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada

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Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP): for temporary labour in agriculture, usually on farms

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Caregiver Program: for those who offer caregiving services

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Global Talent Stream: Part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program for high-skilled talent

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Intra-Company Transferees: permits overseas businesses to transfer their staff to their Canadian branches

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