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Work permits and applications for temporary workers, business people, students and caregivers in the Live-In Caregiver Program.

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Find out if you need a work permit

See if you need a permit to work temporarily in Canada and find out if you are eligible

Temporary workers

Work permits, Labour Market Impact Assessments and how your spouse or child can work in Canada

Business people

Eligibility for business visitors, professionals, intra-company transferees, traders and investors

Students

How to work on campus and off campus, apply for co-op/internship programs and how to work after graduation

International Experience Canada

How to become a candidate in the International Experience Canada pools, how to apply for a work permit online, processing times and preparing for arrival

Caregivers

Work options for caregivers, how to apply and how to become a permanent resident

Live-in Caregiver Program

Find out how to change employers, apply to change employers, extend or change your current work permit, and learn about becoming a permanent resident of Canada

Agricultural workers

Who can apply, how to apply, forms, fees, and how to change employers

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Questions about working in Canada?

Find quick and direct answers to your questions about working in Canada, including what you need to qualify for a permit, extending an existing permit, and how long your application might take.
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Answer a few questions to find out if you are eligible to work in Canada or extend your work permit in Canada, and how to submit an online or paper application.
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