Temporary work permit

Temporary permission: This route permits the approved visit, study or work activity. It does not itself grant permanent residence or citizenship. A separate eligible settlement route must be secured before planning a nationality application.

Identify the correct work-permit category, complete the employer’s LMIA or exemption steps where needed and submit the permit application. Work only within the employer, occupation and other conditions of the grant.

An eligible job and employer-supported category, or a specific open-work-permit entitlement. Open permits are not available to every applicant.

For an employer-specific case, the required LMIA or exemption evidence and employer offer, plus identity, qualifications and admissibility records. Open categories require proof of the qualifying entitlement.

Temporary work rights within the conditions of the issued permit. A separate PR route must be assessed for long-term settlement.