Temporary Work Permit that can be applied for inside Canada

• The potential immigrant to Canada has already obtained a study or work permit or if their spouse or parents have a valid work or study permit.
• The immigrant is already in possession of a valid work permit and wants to apply for another work permit for a different job.
• You currently hold a temporary resident permit that has a validity of 6 months or more or you are in Canada because you have already applied for permanent residence from inside Canada.
• You have a job offer from a Canadian employer
• You have written confirmation from the Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) that the employer is allowed to hire a foreign worker. Please note some applications will require a labor market opinion.

Temporary Work Permit that can be applied for inside Canada and do not require a labor market opinion

• Workers covered under international agreements
  Business people and entrepreneurs coming into Canada that are covered under certain international agreements.
• Entrepreneurs
  Some types of entrepreneurs.
• Intra-company transferees
  Workers transferring within a company.
• Participants in exchange programs
  People whose employment in Canada will provide similar employment to Canadians abroad, such as participants in youth exchange programs.
• Co-op students
  Foreign students who are studying in Canada and who need to do co-op work placements as part of their program of study
• Spouses
  Spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign workers and of certain foreign students who are currently studying or working under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
  
  • Spouses of certain foreign students may obtain a work permit without having to obtain a labour market opinion from HRSDC. This exemption applies to spouses who are not themselves enrolled in full-time studies.
  • Eligibility criteria: To be allowed to work in this category, you must prove that you are the spouse of a student who holds a valid student permit and who is studying full time at a post-secondary institution—a university, a community college, a CEGEP, a technical or school of commercial studies.
• Academics and students
  Certain academics and students
• Religious workers
  People doing charitable or religious work

Temporary Work Permit that can be applied for inside Canada – other criteria

• Satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.
• Show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family while you are in Canada.
• Respect the law and have no criminal record.
• Show that you are not a risk to the security of Canada.
• Be in good health.