Work Permits
A work permit keeps your life in Canada running while slower applications are being decided. What people often underestimate is how strict the dates are. If your status lapses, even by a few days, it can take months to restore and in some cases it cannot be restored at all.
We handle the precise deadlines and complex paperwork for you so your status remains secure and your daily life continues without interruption.
Work permits we handle
If you are not sure which permit fits your situation, start with a consultation.
Permits tied to an employer
- Work permits based on a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), including employer side support
- LMIA exempt work permits under the International Mobility Program
Open work permits
- Open work permits, including spousal and common law partner open work permits
- Post graduation work permits, including eligibility problems and refusals
- Bridging open work permits while permanent residence is being processed
- Open work permits for vulnerable workers
- International Experience Canada participation
Keeping your status
- Extensions, changes of employer, changes of conditions and restoration of status
- Advice on maintained status (formerly called implied status) and work conditions
What the process involves
Establishing whether the position needs an LMIA or falls within an exemption.
Where required, the employer completes recruitment, documentation and filing requirements.
Where exempt, the employer submits the offer through the employer portal.
Your application is prepared with proof of qualifications and supporting evidence.
Issuance and monitoring expiry dates for future extensions.
Common problems we solve
- A permit expiring before a new application is decided
- An employer who does not understand the process requirements
- A refusal based on concerns about leaving Canada after the authorized period
- Losing a job while your permit is tied to an employer
- Discovering previous work was not authorized
Tell us about your situation
Every immigration matter begins with understanding your circumstances. Share your situation with us and find out what options may be available to you.