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Temporary Work Permits
Find out how to apply for temporary Work Permit and the different types of programs available to you, such as IEC and BOWP
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Each year, more than 100,000 temporary foreign workers go to Canada to fill job shortages in some sectors/industries.
Most of the time, a foreign worker will need a Work Permit to be allowed to have a job in Canada. There are, however, a set of circumstances where a foreign worker would not need a Work Permit (performing artists, athletes, news reporters, business visitors, etc).
Besides, there are other possibilities to work in Canada without going through the classic Work Permit process, including International Experience Canada (IEC) program, the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP), or permits that fall under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), such as NAFTA.
If you have any of the questions below, feel free to check out our articles below for more detailed information:
Most of the time, a foreign worker will need a Work Permit to be allowed to have a job in Canada. There are, however, a set of circumstances where a foreign worker would not need a Work Permit (performing artists, athletes, news reporters, business visitors, etc).
Besides, there are other possibilities to work in Canada without going through the classic Work Permit process, including International Experience Canada (IEC) program, the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP), or permits that fall under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), such as NAFTA.
If you have any of the questions below, feel free to check out our articles below for more detailed information:
- I have a job offer, do I apply for a Work Permit?
- Am I eligible to the International Experience Canada (IEC)program? How do I apply?
- Is my country eligible for the Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program (SAWP)?
- Does my country have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Canada? Am I eligible for a waiver of the Work Permit?
- My Work Permit has almost expired and I have applied for Permanent Residence, can I stay in Canada? And how?
Work Permit Application Find out how to apply for a Work Permit and the needed documents |
International Experience Canada (IEC) You can work and live in Canada if you are under 35 and from select countries |
FTA Business People Enter and work in Canada if you qualify under a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) |
Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) Stay and work in Canada while your permanent residency is processed |
Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program You can work as a seasonal farmer if you are from 12 countries |
