Work Permit in Canada

Work Permit in Canada​

Strategic legal guidance for employers and foreign workers seeking authorization to work in Canada.

Work Permit Lawyers in Canada

A Canadian work permit allows foreign nationals to work legally in Canada for a specific employer, occupation, or duration. Work permit applications are highly regulated and subject to frequent policy changes. Mann Law represents employers, professionals, and temporary workers in navigating work permit applications, extensions, refusals, and compliance under Canadian immigration law.

Types of Canadian Work Permits

Employer-Specific Work Permits

Tied to a specific employer, role, and location, often requiring an LMIA.

Open Work Permits

Allows work for most employers without an LMIA, including spousal permits.

LMIA-Based Work Permits

Requires a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment from ESDC.

LMIA-Exempt Work Permits

Includes CUSMA/USMCA (NAFTA), intra-company transfers, and significant benefit cases.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Allows eligible graduates to gain Canadian work experience.

International Experience Canada (IEC)

Working Holiday, Young Professionals, and International Co-op permits.

Hiring Foreign Workers – Employers

Employers hiring foreign workers must comply with federal requirements, including wage standards, recruitment efforts, and workplace compliance. Our lawyers advise businesses on lawful hiring strategies and employer obligations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP).

  • LMIA applications and employer compliance
  • LMIA-exempt hiring strategies
  • Work permit duration and renewals
  • Employer inspections and audits
  • Supporting permanent residence applications

Refusals, Extensions & Compliance

  • Work permit refusals and reapplications
  • Restoration of worker status
  • Permit extensions and changes of employer
  • Inadmissibility and overstays
  • Judicial review at Federal Court

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Many work permits are LMIA-exempt, including CUSMA professionals, spouses, and intra-company transfers.
Most work permits are issued for 1–2 years, depending on the program and employer authorization.
Yes. Canadian work experience can support PR through Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs.

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