{"id":25945,"date":"2024-08-23T08:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/?p=25945"},"modified":"2025-08-25T15:15:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T19:15:06","slug":"different-types-of-work-permits-in-canada-with-or-without-lmia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/different-types-of-work-permits-in-canada-with-or-without-lmia\/","title":{"rendered":"The different types of work permits in Canada: with or without LMIA, what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-work-permits-in-canada-with-or-without-lmia\">Types of work permits in Canada: With or without LMIA<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-with-or-without-lmia\">With or without LMIA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada offers <strong>several types of work permits<\/strong> for foreign nationals wishing to engage in <strong>professional activities<\/strong> within the country. These permits are <strong>tailored to meet the needs<\/strong> of workers and the requirements of employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an overview of the main types of work permits currently available in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-open-work-permit\">Open work permit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The open work permit is one of the most <strong>flexible <\/strong>options, but also one of the less common types. It allows an individual to <strong>work for any employer<\/strong> in Canada, in <strong>any position they choose<\/strong>, subject to <strong>certain exceptions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, working <strong>in healthcare or education typically requires a prior medical examination<\/strong>. Additionally, <strong>some jobs cannot be performed<\/strong> under an open work permit, such as positions related to the <strong>military <\/strong>and <strong>defense<\/strong>, or jobs associated with the <strong>sex trade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the open work permit is <strong>often granted to the spouses<\/strong> of foreign workers or international students. For example, if a worker is employed in Canada under a work permit, their <strong>spouse can obtain a permit for an equivalent duration<\/strong>. This arrangement <strong>allows couples to immigrate together as a family<\/strong> when one of them secures a job in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Other types of open work permits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/the-working-holiday-permit-whp-work-and-travel-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working Holiday Visa (WHV)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permits intended for temporary foreign workers awaiting permanent residency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permits for international graduates from Canadian institutions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permits intended for vulnerable workers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-employer-specific-work-permit-closed-work-permit\"><strong>Employer-specific work permit (Closed work permit)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the open work permit, the employer-specific work permit (or closed work permit) <strong>restricts the worker to a specific employer and a defined position<\/strong>. To obtain this permit, it may be necessary to present a <a href=\"https:\/\/ircc.canada.ca\/english\/helpcentre\/answer.asp?qnum=163&amp;top=17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are also many <strong>LMIA-exempt programs<\/strong>, making the <strong>application <\/strong>process <strong>easier <\/strong>for employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, an employer wishing to hire a foreign worker for a <strong>specific role<\/strong> may need to <strong>obtain a positive LMIA<\/strong> to demonstrate that hiring this foreign worker <strong>will not negatively impact the Canadian labor market.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the program under which the closed permit was obtained, it <strong>does not allow the worker to work for multiple employers or change jobs during<\/strong> the permit&#8217;s validity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-post-graduation-work-permit\">Post-graduation work permit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The post-graduation work permit (PGWP) is designed to <strong>help graduates<\/strong> from certain Canadian institutions <strong>gain work experience<\/strong> in Canada after completing their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a graduate in engineering from a Canadian university can obtain this permit to <strong>work in their field and apply the skills acquired<\/strong> during their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This permit is <strong>crucial for graduates<\/strong> who wish to gain <strong>local experience<\/strong> that could support their <strong>professional integration<\/strong> and potential<strong> application for permanent residency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-labour-market-impact-assessments-with-lmia\">Focus on Labour Market Impact Assessments (with LMIA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lmia-in-brief\"><strong><em>LMIA: in brief<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a <strong>process <\/strong>that Canadian employers must undertake <strong>to hire a foreign worker<\/strong> (in certain situations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>purpose <\/strong>of the LMIA is to <strong>ensure that employing<\/strong> a foreign worker will <strong>not negatively impact the job opportunities of Canadians or permanent residents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key details about LMIA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For <strong>most closed work permits<\/strong>, employers must <strong>obtain a positive LMIA<\/strong> before hiring a foreign worker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Quebec<\/strong>: the process is accompanied by <strong>obtaining a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are <strong>different types of LMIA<\/strong> : the <strong>choice depends on the position<\/strong> for which a foreign worker is being recruited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employers should <strong>anticipate and bear the costs<\/strong>. For 2025, the fees are $1,000 for the LMIA and $456 for the CAQ (when required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: Once the <strong>LMIA is issued<\/strong>, the foreign temporary worker <strong>has six months to apply for a work permit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exemptions\">Exemptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some work permits are exempt from a LMIA<\/strong>, such as <strong>open work permits<\/strong>, <strong>permits issued under the International Mobility Program (IMP)<\/strong>, or <strong>permits granted under certain specific programs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedures <\/strong>are <strong>simplified<\/strong>, <strong>faster<\/strong>, and <strong>less costly<\/strong> for employers under<strong> LMIA-exempt work permit programs<\/strong>. While <strong>LMIA-exempt programs<\/strong> may seem <strong>more attractive<\/strong>, they are also <strong>more restrictive<\/strong>. Various <strong>eligibility criteria apply<\/strong> and must be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the <a href=\"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/private-individuals\/visas-work-permit-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>choice of work permit type<\/strong><\/a> depends on the<strong> foreign worker&#8217;s professional goals and the employer&#8217;s requirements<\/strong>. <strong>Open permits<\/strong> offer <strong>more flexibility<\/strong>, while <strong>closed permits often require a LMIA<\/strong> to <strong>ensure the protection of the Canadian labor market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" 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