Work Permit

A work permit in Canada is an official document issued by the Canadian government that allows foreign nationals to legally work in Canada for a specified time and under certain conditions. Working in Canada is also an excellent first step for those seeking to immigrate permanently.

Open Work Permit: An open work permit refers to a work permit that is not tied to a single employer or location. This means that a foreign national with a valid open work permit may work for multiple employers in multiple locations throughout Canada.
Open work permits are most commonly issued through the following immigration programs:
• Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)
• International Experience Canada (IEC)
• Inland Spousal or Common-Law Sponsorship
• Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP)

Employer-Specific Work Permit (Closed Work Permit):

A closed work permit is an employer-specific work permit, meaning it is for a designated role with a specific Canadian employer. A closed work permit may be approved if certain legal requirements and conditions are met. Closed work permits are generally role-specific and employer-specific.
The employer must apply to Employment and Social Development Canada and satisfy them that there is a genuine need to hire a foreign worker, as such a skillset is not otherwise available to that employer through a Canadian Worker or Permanent Resident via the local labour market. If successful, the employer will be issued a positive Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), ultimately granting the Applicant permission to apply for the closed work permit.

How does this benefit you?

The process of obtaining a work permit visa to Canada from Bangladesh involves several steps.

• Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

• Step 2: Obtain a Job Offer

• Step 3: Obtain a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

• Step 4: Gather Required Documents

• Step 5: Collect all necessary documents for your work permit application, which may include:

• Step 6: A valid passport

• Step 7: Job offer letter

• Step 8: LMIA document (if applicable)

• Step 9: Proof of qualifications (education and work experience)

• Step 10: Language test results (if required)

• Step 11: Police clearance certificate

• Step 12: Medical examination results (if required)

• Step 13: Proof of financial support