You’re an entrepreneur or self-employed

If you’re a commitment certificate holder under the Start-up Visa Program, follow the instructions for applicants to apply for a work permit for start-up visa business class permanent resident visa applicants.

You may be eligible for an employer-specific work permit if you

Before you submit your work permit application, you must do all of the following:

Note: When you complete your work permit application, select “Exemption from Labour Market Impact Assessment” as the type of work permit in the “Details of intended work in Canada” section.

Faster processing

If your job is classified under Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) category 0 or 1 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, you’re eligible for 2-week application processing.

Find out how to apply for a work permit

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2025-06-17