Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)

PGWP is a program for international students who would like to get Canadian work experience after their graduation. A post-graduation work permit might get issue based on the length of the study program that fluctuates from minimum of 8 months up to a maximum of 3 years. While figuring out the length of a post-graduation work permit, officers may consider the length of the program of Canadian study and verify it with supporting documents.

Labour Market Impact Assessment - Exempt

A legal document that any employer in Canada need to get before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show that no Canadian or permanent resident is available to do the given job and will show that there is a need for foreign worker to fill the job. A positive LMIA can also be known as “Confirmation Letter” sometimes. Usually, LMIA’s are of 2-year duration but there are seasonal & other LMIA’s also.

Labour Market Impact Assessment - Exempt

Employer needs a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in most cases to support job offer for Express Entry but some jobs do not need an LMIA. Employer doesn’t need an LMIA to support job offer if you have been working full-time for the employer on your work permit for at least 1 year (or an equal amount of part-time work), you have a valid job offer, you already a valid work permit that is exempt from an LMIA under an international agreement, a federal-provincial agreement, or the “Canadian interests” category.

Open Work Permit (OWP)

In accordance with International Mobility Program, a person holding open work permit can work for any employer for a specified duration. An open restricted permit may not restrict the employer but can restrict the location or occupation.