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  1. Obtained Degree/Diploma from Canadian post-secondary education (public institutions or privately authorized institutions; 
  2. At least 12 months of education from the education institution; 
  3. Obtained valid degree/diploma
 
(More About Application for Open-Work Permits, for Internatioal Graduates)
 
Work Permit Applications can be submitted inland / overseas
 
Applicants from within Canada: 
  1. Canadian Job Offer
  2. Employment Contract
  3. Positive Labor Market Opinion 
  4. No Criminal Record
  5. Medical Examination
  6. Proof of funds, justifying that applicant can be financially independent in Canada
 
Applicants from Overseas: 
  1. Valid Study or Work Permits
  2. Legal temporary residence status (usually 6 months)  
  3. Submitted Immigration Application
  4. Received Canadian Job Offer
  5. A positive LMO 
  6. Employment Contract
  7. No Criminal Record
  8. Medical Examination 
  9. Proof of funds, justifying that applicant can be financially independent in Canada

Work Permits

 

Canada's Work Permits are classified into two types: (1) Open Work Permits, and (2) Employer-Specific Work Permits, a type of temporary work permit, with validity between 1 to 3 years. 

 

Work permit applicants must first obtain a Canadian job offer, followed by a Labor Market Opinion LMO application submitted by the hiring Canadian Company, to HRDC. After an approval on the LMO application, the applicant then can submit an application for work permit; these work permits are employer-specific, and qualified applicants may only be employed by the specific company and working at a specific location.

 

Positive LMOs are not required for all jobs, for instance, journalists of international affairs, news reporters, senior government agens, professional investigators, etc, there are no requirements for LMO.

 

 

 

Requirements for Open-Work Permit Application: 

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