Temporary Residence
Find out how to apply for temporary Work Permit and the different types of programs available to you, such as IEC and BOWP
Each year, more than 100,000 temporary foreign workers go to Canada to fill job shortages in some sectors/industries.
Most of the time, a foreign worker will need a Work Permit to be allowed to have a job in Canada. There are, however, a set of circumstances where a foreign worker would not need a Work Permit (performing artists, athletes, news reporters, business visitors, etc).
Besides, there are other possibilities to work in Canada without going through the classic Work Permit process, including International Experience Canada (IEC) program, the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP), or permits that fall under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), such as NAFTA.
If you have any of the questions below, feel free to check out our articles below for more detailed information:
I have a job offer, do I apply for a Work Permit?
Am I eligible to the International Experience Canada (IEC) program? How do I apply?
Is my country eligible for the Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program (SAWP)?
Does my country have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Canada? Am I eligible for a waiver of the Work Permit?
My Work Permit has almost expired and I have applied for Permanent Residence, can I stay in Canada? And how?
List of Temporary Work Permits
Work permit application
International Experience Canada
FTA Business People
Bridging open work permit (BOWP)
Seasonal agriculture work program
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