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31 | How long will it take to process my application? | We can’t tell you exactly how long it will take us to process your application. Each application is different and takes a different amount of time to process.
You can check the processing times to find out how long it takes us to process most applications.
Learn how to check your application status. |
32 | Why do some application processing times change and others do not? | The number of applications we receive for each program can affect processing times.
Some programs get a similar number of applications each month. Their processing times don’t change often.
Other programs get a different number of applications throughout the year. For some of these programs, you can only apply during c... |
33 | How can I find a doctor to do my immigration medical exam? | Only a doctor we have approved can do the immigration medical exam. This doctor is known as a panel physician.
Use our list of approved panel physicians to find one closest to you. You cannot use your family doctor if their name is not on this list.
Other things you should know about panel physicians and the exam:
You... |
35 | What if I can't get a police certificate for my immigration application? | If you’re unable to get a police certificate from a country, you’re responsible to show why you can’t get one.
To prove that you can’t get a police certificate, you must:
show proof that you requested a police certificate from the correct authorities and
write a letter explaining all the efforts you have taken to get ... |
37 | Do I need to get a police certificate for my time in Canada? | No. You don’t need to get a police certificate for your time in Canada.
Learn more about police certificates. |
38 | Are there any countries where I should get police certificates from before applying for immigration? | Yes. Those countries are listed in the instruction guide that comes with your application package.
Learn more about police certificates. |
39 | My police certificate is not in English or French. Do I need to send a translation? | Yes. If your documents are not in English or French, you must send a translation from a certified translator with your application.
We don’t accept translations by family members.
Learn more about police certificates. |
40 | What is an affidavit for a translation? | An affidavit for a translation is a document that says the translation is a true and accurate version of the original text.
The translator swears that their translation is a true and accurate representation of the contents of the original document. The translator does this in front of a commissioner authorized to admi... |
41 | How do I correct an error on my immigration document? | If there is an error on your immigration document:
complete a Request to Amend Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Valid Temporary Resident Documents form, and
send it to the Operations Support Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
An amendment will only be made if your document does not match the personal... |
42 | How do I avoid problems in correcting a record of landing or confirmation of permanent residence? | To help avoid delays or a refusal, make sure that you:
properly fill out and sign the application form(s); and
include all the documents in the Forms and Supporting Documents section of the guide. |
43 | How can I change my address or contact information for my immigration or citizenship application? | To change your address:
You can change your address online or through our Web form.
To change your contact information (email or phone number):
Use this Web form to update your email or phone number.
Don’t miss important information!
We may have tried to contact you using your old phone number, email or mailing addre... |
44 | What immigration documents can I have replaced if they are lost, stolen or destroyed? | Inside Canada
You may have the following current, valid immigration documents replaced:
certificate of departure (IMM 0056);
immigrant visa and record of landing (IMM 1000)/confirmation of permanent residence (IMM 5292);
visitor record (IMM 1097);
work permit (IMM 1102);
study permit (IMM 1208);
exclusion o... |
45 | How do I replace an immigration document that has been lost, stolen or destroyed? | If your immigration document has been lost, stolen or destroyed:
complete a Verification of Status or Replacement of an Immigration Document, and
send it to the Operations Support Centre (OSC) in Ottawa, Ontario. |
47 | What should I do if my PR card has been lost, stolen or destroyed? | Canada’s entry requirements are changing
Permanent residents of Canada must carry and present their valid permanent resident (PR) card or permanent resident travel document when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier. If you do not carry your PR card or permanent resident t... |
48 | I’ve lost my citizenship card/certificate. How do I replace it? | If your card or certificate was stolen, report the theft to your local police department.
If you don’t plan to apply for a replacement for at least 6 weeks after the loss or theft
complete and send us the solemn declaration form
you should still apply for a replacement
Replacing your citizenship card
We stopped givi... |
170 | How long will it take to process my work permit application? | Processing times vary, depending on the type of application you submit. Information on processing times is available online for applications submitted inside and outside of Canada. This information is updated frequently, so check often.
See also checking processing times questions. |
171 | Can I apply for a work permit when I enter Canada? | You should apply for your work permit before you travel to Canada. You can only apply at a port of entry if you’re eligible.
New rules about where to apply for a PGWP
As of June 21,2024, you can no longer apply for a PGWP at a port of entry (airport, land or marine border) when entering Canada. |
174 | I want to apply for a work permit by mail. How can I avoid my application being delayed or refused? | You can help avoid delays or a refusal if you:
properly fill out and sign the application form(s),
include all the documents listed in the Document Checklist (IMM 5556),
pay the processing fee online with a credit card,
pay for each service, if you apply for more than one on a single application, and
include proof of ... |
175 | How do I get a copy of a lost, stolen or destroyed work permit? | You must fill out an application and pay a fee to replace the permit. |
176 | What is an open work permit? | An open work permit lets you work for any employer, except for one that either
is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions, or
regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages
You can only get an open work permit in specific situations.
... |
185 | Can I apply to extend a work permit from inside Canada? | Yes, if your work permit is still valid, you can apply to extend it from inside Canada.
Find out how to extend your work permit.
If you’re an International Experience Canada participant, see International Experience Canada: Extend your participation or change your work permit |
177 | Who can apply for an open work permit? | You may be eligible for an open work permit if you
are an international student who graduated from a designated learning institution and are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
are a student who’s no longer able to meet the costs of your studies (destitute student)
have an employer-specific work permi... |
169 | Are there any conditions on my work permit? | Some conditions will be written directly on your work permit.
These may include
the type of work you can do
the employer you can work for
where you can work
how long you can work
Regulation 185 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations lists all the conditions that may be put on your work permit.
There ar... |
163 | What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment? | A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker.
A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job. A positive LM... |
679 | I’m a Canadian citizen and my spouse is not. Can my spouse and dependent children work in Canada? | It depends on the immigration status of your family members. If your family members are temporary residents (visitors), they have to apply for a work permit to be able to work.
Your family members can apply for a work permit from within Canada if they are in 1 of the following situations:
They’re in Canada and eligibl... |
162 | How can I find out about jobs in Canada? | You can find out about jobs in Canada through the Working in Canada tool, labour market information and job banks. |
170 | How long will it take to process my work permit application? | Processing times vary, depending on the type of application you submit. Information on processing times is available online for applications submitted inside and outside of Canada. This information is updated frequently, so check often.
See also checking processing times questions. |
1,653 | Can I hold 2 valid work permits at the same time? | Yes, you can hold 2 valid work permits at the same time. You must meet the conditions listed on each work permit.
If you’re issued a new work permit, your previous work permit remains valid until either
it expires
a removal order is enforced
Find out more about
extending or changing the conditions on your work permi... |
1,647 | How do I remove medical conditions from my work permit? | Follow the steps that apply to your situation.
If you have a port of entry letter and haven’t left your country of residence
You won’t have medical conditions on your work permit if you do all of the following:
Get an upfront medical exam from a panel physician.
“Upfront” means you get your medical exam done before ... |
1,288 | What is considered work? | Work is any activity that:
you are paid to do, or
you are not paid to do but is a job that:
you would usually be paid for, or
would be a valuable work experience for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (for example, an unpaid intern).
Pay includes money or commission:
an employer gives you,
you receive... |
161 | What do I need to work in Canada? | It depends on
the job you want to do
the program you want to apply for
whether or not your job requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
In most cases, you’ll need 1 or more of the following documents to apply for a work permit:
an LMIA number from your employer if your job needs an LMIA
proof that your empl... |
163 | What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment? | A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker.
A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job. A positive LM... |
164 | I have received a Canadian job offer. What documents do I need from my future employer? | In most cases, the employer must send you:
the job offer and a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) number; or
the offer of employment number.
Once you have one of these numbers, you can apply to get, extend or modify a work permit.
If the employer is LMIA-exempt, find out how to get a work permit for these jobs.
I... |
742 | How long can I work in Canada as a temporary worker? | There is no set maximum amount of time you can work in Canada as a temporary worker. The length of time you can work depends on:
the job offer from your employer
the length of time listed on your Labour Market Impact Assessment, if your employer needed to get one to hire you
how long your passport is valid for
If you... |
165 | Does my work permit allow me to work for any employer in Canada? | It depends on the work permit you have. Most work permits are tied to a specific employer. They will only allow you to work for the employer on the permit.
In some situations, you can get an open work permit, which does not include a specific employer. An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada u... |
166 | Where do I find out if the employer who offered me a job is an eligible employer? | Check the list of employers who failed to comply with the conditions. This list shows employers who may be ineligible to hire a temporary worker through either the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the International Mobility Program. If you apply for a work permit to work for an employer listed as “ineligible”, your ... |
167 | What happens if I want to work for an ineligible employer? | Your application for a work permit will be refused. |
160 | What can I do if I want to come to Canada but do not qualify for rehabilitation? | You may be able to receive a temporary resident permit, if you can show that:
your reason to travel to Canada is justified in the circumstances; and
you do not pose a risk because of your inadmissibility.
This permit would allow you to enter or stay temporarily in Canada.
For more information, see Temporary resident ... |
161 | What do I need to work in Canada? | It depends on
the job you want to do
the program you want to apply for
whether or not your job requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
In most cases, you’ll need 1 or more of the following documents to apply for a work permit:
an LMIA number from your employer if your job needs an LMIA
proof that your empl... |
162 | How can I find out about jobs in Canada? | You can find out about jobs in Canada through the Working in Canada tool, labour market information and job banks. |
163 | What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment? | A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker.
A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job. A positive LM... |
164 | I have received a Canadian job offer. What documents do I need from my future employer? | In most cases, the employer must send you:
the job offer and a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) number; or
the offer of employment number.
Once you have one of these numbers, you can apply to get, extend or modify a work permit.
If the employer is LMIA-exempt, find out how to get a work permit for these jobs.
I... |
165 | Does my work permit allow me to work for any employer in Canada? | It depends on the work permit you have. Most work permits are tied to a specific employer. They will only allow you to work for the employer on the permit.
In some situations, you can get an open work permit, which does not include a specific employer. An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada u... |
166 | Where do I find out if the employer who offered me a job is an eligible employer? | Check the list of employers who failed to comply with the conditions. This list shows employers who may be ineligible to hire a temporary worker through either the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the International Mobility Program. If you apply for a work permit to work for an employer listed as “ineligible”, your ... |
167 | What happens if I want to work for an ineligible employer? | Your application for a work permit will be refused. |
169 | Are there any conditions on my work permit? | Some conditions will be written directly on your work permit.
These may include
the type of work you can do
the employer you can work for
where you can work
how long you can work
Regulation 185 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations lists all the conditions that may be put on your work permit.
There ar... |
170 | How long will it take to process my work permit application? | Processing times vary, depending on the type of application you submit. Information on processing times is available online for applications submitted inside and outside of Canada. This information is updated frequently, so check often.
See also checking processing times questions. |
171 | Can I apply for a work permit when I enter Canada? | You should apply for your work permit before you travel to Canada. You can only apply at a port of entry if you’re eligible.
New rules about where to apply for a PGWP
As of June 21,2024, you can no longer apply for a PGWP at a port of entry (airport, land or marine border) when entering Canada. |
174 | I want to apply for a work permit by mail. How can I avoid my application being delayed or refused? | You can help avoid delays or a refusal if you:
properly fill out and sign the application form(s),
include all the documents listed in the Document Checklist (IMM 5556),
pay the processing fee online with a credit card,
pay for each service, if you apply for more than one on a single application, and
include proof of ... |
175 | How do I get a copy of a lost, stolen or destroyed work permit? | You must fill out an application and pay a fee to replace the permit. |
176 | What is an open work permit? | An open work permit lets you work for any employer, except for one that either
is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions, or
regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages
You can only get an open work permit in specific situations.
... |
177 | Who can apply for an open work permit? | You may be eligible for an open work permit if you
are an international student who graduated from a designated learning institution and are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
are a student who’s no longer able to meet the costs of your studies (destitute student)
have an employer-specific work permi... |
178 | Are there different application forms for employer-specific and open work permits? | No, you can use the same application to apply for an employer-specific or open work permit.
Find out how to apply for a work permit. |
179 | I got a new passport after coming to Canada. Will that affect my application for a work permit? | No. However, your work permit cannot be valid for longer than your current passport’s validity. If you renewed your passport after coming to Canada, when you apply for a renewal of your work permit, you must include a photocopy of the new passport. |
180 | Can I appeal a decision on a work permit application? | Under Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, there is no formal right of appeal on temporary resident decisions. Instead, you can reapply. If possible, a different officer will examine the application.
You can also ask for a judicial review through the Federal Court of Canada, if you think the process was not... |
181 | Can I extend my International Experience Canada work permit? | You can only extend your work permit in very specific situations. Find out if you can extend your work permit. |
182 | Can I apply to extend my Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program work permit? | No. The rules for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) differ from those for other work permits. Under the SAWP, you may remain in Canada for a maximum of 8 months between January 1st and December 15th. You must leave Canada no later than December 15th. Your employer must request authorization from Employmen... |
183 | Do I need a medical exam to get a work permit? | You may need a medical exam to get a work permit if any of these situations apply to you:
You wish to work in any job where it is important to protect public health, such as
health services
child care or
primary or secondary education
You’ll work in an agricultural job, and you have lived in a designated country or... |
184 | How can I find a doctor who can provide the medical exam I need to come to Canada? | Only a panel physician authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can do the immigration medical exam.
You can choose a panel physician anywhere in the world. You have to tell them where your application will be processed, so that the medical results can be sent to the right office. You will have to pay... |
185 | Can I apply to extend a work permit from inside Canada? | Yes, if your work permit is still valid, you can apply to extend it from inside Canada.
Find out how to extend your work permit.
If you’re an International Experience Canada participant, see International Experience Canada: Extend your participation or change your work permit |
186 | My work permit has expired. Can I apply for another one? | Yes, but you can only do this if your permit expired fewer than 90 days ago. You also need to restore your temporary status in Canada.
Since you need to apply to restore your status after it has expired, you can’t work while this application is in progress.
How to restore your status and get a work permit.
Internation... |
187 | I work in Quebec. How can I extend my work permit? | If you’re an International Experience Canada participant, see Extend or change your work permit – International Experience Canada.
Step 1: Find out if you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
If you need an LMIA, your employer must follow these steps:
Apply for an LMIA renewal from Employment and Social Devel... |
188 | I applied for a new work permit. Can I stay in Canada if my work permit expires? | Yes, you can stay in Canada until we make a decision on your new work permit application. This is called maintained status.
You may also be authorized to work until we make a decision on your application. However, you must respect the following requirements:
If you applied for another work permit
You must stay in Canad... |
189 | Can I keep working if my permit expires? How do I prove this to my employer? | Yes, if you applied to extend or change your work permit before your work permit expired, you
have maintained your status
are authorized to work until we finalize your application
You must stay in Canada and continue working under the same conditions as your original work permit. For example, if you have an employer... |
190 | I have applied to extend my work permit. Can I travel outside Canada? | You can leave Canada and come back. However, one of three things will happen when you return to Canada.
You may be allowed to come back to Canada as a visitor, if we have not yet decided to extend your work permit. If this is the case, you cannot work until you get your work permit extension. The officer at the port o... |
191 | I’ve maintained my status, but my health insurance card, driver’s licence and other government ID documents have expired. How can I renew my ID documents? | You should apply to renew your government ID before your work or study permit expires.
If you applied online to extend or change your work permit, you can use your letter (WP-EXT except PGWP) as proof that you’re authorized to keep working.
What to do if you need to renew your government ID document
These services are ... |
192 | My work permit expired and I did not apply to extend it. Can I stay and keep working in Canada? | If you’re an International Experience Canada participant, see Extend or change your work permit – International Experience Canada.
You can apply to restore your work permit in the first 90 days after it expires. If you do this, you can stay in Canada until you get further instructions, but you must stop working unti... |
193 | Who needs a Labour Market Impact Assessment? | Employers of some types of temporary workers need to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before the worker applies for a work permit. An LMIA is a document from Employment and Social Development Canada that gives the employer permission to hire a temporary worker.
If you are an employer, find out if you ... |
194 | Why do I need another Labour Market Impact Assessment if I just got one a year ago? | A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document an employer may need to get before they are allowed to hire a foreign worker. The LMIA is valid for a limited time. If your employer would like to keep you for a longer period, they must apply for a new LMIA. Employment and Social Development Canada / Service Canad... |
196 | Can my spouse or common-law partner and dependent children come with me to Canada? | If you are coming to Canada for a short time
Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children can come with you to Canada or visit you in Canada, if they
meet all the requirements for temporary residents to Canada,
satisfy an immigration officer they will only stay in Canada temporarily,
can prove they have no... |
197 | Does each person applying for a work permit from outside Canada have to fill out a separate application? | All applicants must complete and sign their own application, even if they’re travelling to Canada together as a family. A parent or guardian must sign the form for applicants under the age of 18.
Some family members can apply for an open work permit at the same time as the principal work permit applicant. It depends on... |
198 | If other family members are coming with me, what documents should I send with the application? | You may have to send a marriage certificate and birth certificates for those family members. If your common-law partner is coming with you to Canada, you may have to fill out the Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union form and provide the documents listed in it to support your relationship. |
199 | Can my spouse or common-law partner work in Canada? | Yes, in most cases, your spouse or common-law partner can work in Canada. However, they will usually need a work permit to work in Canada. They must apply for their own work permit.
In some cases, your spouse or common-law partner may be able to apply for an open work permit—allowing him or her to accept any job ... |
201 | Can my dependent children work in Canada? | If your dependent children aren’t Canadian citizens and they want to work in Canada, they must apply for their own work permit.
Your children may be eligible for an open work permit if you’re in one of the following situations:
You’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and you’re sponsoring your spouse, common-l... |
202 | As a foreign worker, do I need an eTA or a visa to work in Canada? | Depending on your citizenship, you may need an eTA or a visitor visa, as well as a work permit. Your eTA or visa will be issued to you at the same time as your work permit. You do not need to apply separately or to pay an additional fee. |
204 | Can I pay for the temporary resident visa in my country’s money? | Yes, in many countries. For details, visit the Pay your fees page to learn about the methods of payment accepted by Canadian visa offices. |
205 | How do I apply for a temporary resident visa? | Fill out the Application for a Temporary Resident to Visit Canada.
Starting between September and December 2013, citizens from 29 countries and 1 territory will need to give biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) when they apply for a visa. |
206 | Should I apply for an eTA or a visa when I apply for a work permit? | No. Depending on your citizenship, you may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa, as well as a work permit. Your eTA or visa will be issued to you at the same time as your work permit. You do not need to apply separately or to pay an additional fee.
You may also need to give biometrics. Citize... |
207 | How can I help a family member or friend apply to visit Canada? | If your friend or family member wants to visit Canada, they must apply to the Canadian visa office responsible for his or her country or region. A visa officer will review the application and decide whether to issue a visa.
You can help your friend or family member by writing a letter of invitation. It should explain h... |
208 | I have a visitor visa. Can I leave Canada and come back? | The visitor visa is officially called a temporary resident visa. There are 2 types of visas: single-entry visa and multiple-entry visa.
If you have a single-entry visitor visa
In most cases, you’ll need a new visa if you want to leave and come back to Canada
You can ask to return to Canada on your original single-ent... |
209 | How do I know when my temporary resident status expires? | If you are travelling with a passport:
When you arrived in Canada and gave your passport to the officer, they placed a stamp in your passport and/or issued another document. Check your passport. If you find a stamp, it should look like one of these.
For example, if the officer placed a hand written date as shown above... |
210 | How do I hire a temporary foreign worker? | There are 3 basic steps to hire a temporary foreign worker:
Get a labour market impact assessment or submit an offer of employment
Have the worker apply for a work permit
Tell the worker what to expect from their application
Before you create an offer of employment in the Employer Portal
Make sure that
you haven’t c... |
211 | As an employer, what are my obligations to temporary foreign workers? | Your responsibilities as an employer include to:
make sure the temporary workers get the most recent information about their rights
on or before their first day of work
in their chosen official language of Canada
make sure you give the temporary workers a copy of the signed employment agreement
make sure ... |
212 | Can I lay off or fire a foreign worker? | Yes. If you follow federal and provincial or territorial labour laws, you can lay off or fire (dismiss) a temporary foreign worker as you would any other employee.
You don’t need to let us know. However, you do need to keep the temporary worker’s employment documents for 6 years from the date we issued their work permi... |
213 | What if a foreign worker becomes sick, has an accident, is hospitalized or needs home recovery? | Your employee is entitled to sick leave, as set out in provincial or territorial legislation. Do not force your employee to work if they are ill. The required health or workers' compensation plan in your province or territory should cover the employee.
Your responsibility depends on the coverage provided under these pl... |
214 | How do I find out if I need a Labour Market Impact Assessment to hire a temporary worker? | There are two ways to find out if you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA):
you can review the list of LMIA exemption codes yourself, or
you can contact an International Mobility Worker Unit (IMWU) for help.
You can request an opinion from an IMWU if you think a temporary worker does not need an LMIA or a... |
701 | I want to extend my expiring work permit, but I don’t have a new LMIA or CAQ yet. What should I do? | You can apply without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) if your work permit expires within 2 weeks of the date that you apply.
You must include both
proof of a valid job offer
proof that the LMIA or CAQ request was made, by either
including a copy of the application se... |
1,410 | I got a new passport after coming to Canada but I still have a valid work permit in my old one. What should I do? | Keep your old passport. If you plan to travel outside Canada, bring both your old and new passport with you. You’ll need your valid work permit when you come back.
The expiry date on your work permit is linked to the expiry on your passport. If you got a new passport because your old one was expiring, then your work pe... |
1,505 | My work permit expired, but I’ve maintained my status. Can I keep working under the same conditions of my initial work permit if my Social Insurance Number (SIN) is expired? | Yes. If you applied to extend your work permit before your initial work permit expired, you can keep working, even if your SIN is expired. This is allowed under the Employment Insurance Act and Regulations.
Renewing your SIN
When you get your new work permit, you can renew your SIN.
You can give your employer proof th... |
1,503 | Can I change my status to visitor if I need more time to extend my study or work permit? | You can apply to change your status to visitor, but once your current study or work permit expires, you won’t be able to apply for a new study or work permit from within Canada. This means it won’t give you more time to extend your study or work permit.
Most visitors aren’t eligible to apply for a study or work permit ... |
1,504 | Why is my study or work permit only valid for part of my study program or job contract? | We’ll issue your study or work permit for a shorter validity period for one of these reasons:
Your passport or travel document will expire before the end of your planned stay.
You’re participating in International Experience Canada (IEC), and your health insurance coverage isn’t valid for long enough.
Your passport ... |
1,163 | I’m sponsoring my spouse or common-law partner. Can they work while their application is being processed? | Yes, but only if they have a work permit.
Your sponsored spouse or partner can apply for an open work permit if
they’re living with you, in Canada, and
we’ve confirmed their application for permanent residence is complete
While your spouse or partner’s permanent residence application is being processed, they mus... |
679 | I’m a Canadian citizen and my spouse is not. Can my spouse and dependent children work in Canada? | It depends on the immigration status of your family members. If your family members are temporary residents (visitors), they have to apply for a work permit to be able to work.
Your family members can apply for a work permit from within Canada if they are in 1 of the following situations:
They’re in Canada and eligibl... |
1,522 | I have an open work permit because my spouse is working/studying in Canada. For how long is my permit valid? | Normally, your work permit is valid for the same amount of time that your spouse or common-law partner’s work permit or study permit is valid. Your work permit will stay valid for that entire period even if
your spouse or common-law partner’s situation changes, for example
they lose their job
they complete their s... |
1,200 | What is a job offer letter? | A job offer letter is a document that a Canadian employer gives you (as a temporary worker). It explains the details of your job.
Generally, a job offer letter (or “employment letter”) is less detailed than a contract.
The letter includes information about:
your pay and deductions from your pay
your job duties
conditi... |
862 | There is a mistake in my name on my work permit, can you fix it? | Yes. Your name on your work permit should be exactly as it is on your passport.
If we made a mistake and the name on your permit does not match the name on your passport, submit a Request to Amend the Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Valid Temporary Resident Documents.
Read the instruction gui... |
1,306 | Which work permit fees do I have to pay? | In most cases, both workers and employers must pay fees before a work permit can be issued.
Check the fee list for the most up-to-date application fees.
Workers
If you are applying for an employer-specific work permit, you must pay the work permit processing fee.
If you are applying for an open work permit, you usually... |
845 | What is a port of entry (POE) letter? | It’s a letter you may receive from IRCC if you’ve been approved for a
study permit
work permit or
super visa (if you’re from a country that doesn’t require a visitor visa)
Officially, it’s called the port of entry (POE) letter of introduction. But this letter is sometimes called the
correspondence letter
introductio... |
846 | How long is my POE Letter valid? | There is a box titled “Permit validity” on your Port of Entry (POE) Letter. You must come to Canada prior to that date.
If the validity date has passed and you have not yet come to Canada, you must submit a new application.
You cannot extend the validity date on your POE Letter.
Your POE Letter will be valid for the re... |
1,030 | I paid the $100 open work permit holder fee with my open work permit application, but the application was refused. Can I get a refund? | Yes. We will send you a refund of the open work permit holder fee. You do not have to do anything.
However, you are not eligible for a refund of the work permit processing fee. |
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