Work permits for permanent residence applicants
Apply for a work permit that lets you or your family members work while you wait for a decision on your permanent residence.
Services and information
Bridging open work permits (BOWPs)
For permanent residence applicants (including Express Entry, provincial nominees) with an expiring work permit
Spousal sponsorship
Open work permit for a sponsored spouse or common-law partner and accompanying children
Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Closed
Open work permit to meet the 12-month work experience requirement in the Gaining experience category
Temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway
Open work permits for you and your family members
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
2-year work permit to work for the employer who offered you the job
Start-up visa
2-year open work permit to start setting up your business while you wait for a decision
Quebec-selected skilled workers
Work permits for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
1-year work permit to work for the employer who offered you the job in the participating community
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
2-year work permit to work for the employer who offered you the job in the participating community
Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)
2-year work permit to work for the employer who offered you the job in the participating community
Agri-Food Pilot (AFP)
Open work permits for your family depending on your TEER category
Yukon Community Pilot Closed
Location-specific work permit for Yukon nominees under the provincial nominee program.
Hong Kong residents
3-year open work permit to work while you wait for a decision
Medical doctors and certain healthcare specialists
Faster processing for your employer-specific work permit
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