Frequently Asked Questions
No, before you apply for a closed (employer-specific) work permit, your employer must give you:
-A copy of your employment contract or job offer
-1 of the following:
*A copy of a labor market impact assessment (LMIA)
*An offer of employment number (for LMIA-exempt workers)
Other questions you may be interested in
For the moment only to Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.
The co-op is a professional internship (work experience while you are still a student), it does not affect your residency nor does it count towards your residency (with very specific exceptions in Quebec). Your benefit is that you gain work experience in the professional area of study, which will benefit you in the future when you graduate to find your first job.
Yes, the service is renewable on a month-to-month basis, so you can cancel it at any time.
No, a work permit or study permit is not a visa. You will not automatically be issued a visitor visa if you extend your work or study permit. If you need a new visitor visa, you will need to file a separate application. The visa is required if you want to travel and be able to return to Canada to continue your studies or work. Do not leave Canada with an expired visa (even if your study or work permit has already been extended), because you will not be able to return without a valid visa.
Fresh trips according to Canada's temporary residency forms are the last 5 years.










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