Employer-specific work permit
A temporary permit tied to one employer. Most require a labour market impact assessment first; intra-company transfers and several treaty categories are exempt.
Who it is for. People with a Canadian job offer.
Researched, not independently verifiedmedium confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026
Worth knowing. One year of skilled Canadian work experience opens the Canadian Experience Class, which is why this route is often a step towards permanent residence rather than an end in itself.
Fact
- Income required
- Not stated
- Savings required
- Not stated
- Investment required
- None
- Application fee
- CA$155
- Processing time
- 60–240 days
- Permission lasts
- 24 months
- Permanent residence
- After 1 years
- Citizenship
- After 3 years
Renewable
Remote work not coveredLocal employment allowedFamily can joinPolice certificateMedical exam
Apply through the authority, not through us: www.canada.ca (opens in a new tab)
Sources
Researched, not independently verifiedmedium confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026
Worth knowing. One year of skilled Canadian work experience opens the Canadian Experience Class, which is why this route is often a step towards permanent residence rather than an end in itself.
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- IRCC — immigrate, work, study and visit Canada (opens in a new tab)Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · National immigration authority