There are certain programs in public and private educational institutions with eligibility to grant study and work permits. Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Doctorates. Certificados, Diplomas, Pregrados de licenciatura, Licenciaturas, Maestrías, Doctorados.

Minimum duration of 6 months or more, depending on the educational program.

They will usually require proof of English and/or French language proficiency and compliance with the requirements of the educational program.

They grant eligibility to work part-time (20 hours per week) while studying and, in some programs, to work full-time with a Co-Op program or a work permit after graduation (PGWP – Post-Graduation Work Permit).

Only certain programs are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), check the list here. check the list here.

The schemes for a study program with a Co-Op work permit component vary slightly between academic institutions, but in general, the program has an academic study component (50% of the program), followed by a full-time work phase which forms the other 50% of the program and is an integral component of the full study program. For these programs, both a study permit and a Co-Op work permit are required.

The PGWP allows international students who have graduated from an eligible program and a qualifying institution to work legally in Canada and gain valuable Canadian work experience.

It may also offer the benefit of an open work permit to the partner linked to that of the student.

For many, it is the way to begin the path towards Permanent Residency.

Basic criteria:

• The educational program must be a minimum of 8 months in length, full-time, and eligible for the PGWP.

• Graduate from a qualified institution:

PUBLIC institution with eligible programs.

PRIVATE with Bachelor's or Master's programs.

Study with a full-time and continuous academic load.

Other terms and conditions.

IMPORTANT: Not all study programs or educational institutions are eligible for their graduates to obtain a work permit after completing their studies, or to acquire immigration benefits for family dependents or points toward permanent residence.

Consult with our education and immigration specialists to identify eligible programs and qualified schools.

Some eligible and qualified study programs; work permits; family sponsorship processes; offer the benefit for partners/spouses to apply for an "open" work permit linked to the permit of the main applicant (student, worker or sponsor).

Study, Work or Sponsorship programs must meet all requirements, eligibility criteria, terms and conditions.

Additionally, the definition of "legal partner" in Canada must be met for the partner/spouse to be eligible to apply for and obtain these types of work permits.

Consult with our immigration advisors about eligibility for these types of work permits.

LMIA stands for "Labour Market Impact Assessment". It is an authorization that a Canadian company must obtain in order to hire a foreign worker.

In most cases, to obtain approval for an LMIA, the employer must demonstrate that it was not possible to find a local Canadian citizen or permanent resident worker available for the position offered to the foreign worker.

Characteristics:

• They are exempt from the LMIA.
• They require a job offer from a qualified sponsoring employer.
• The position must be included within the FTA.
• Any additional criteria required by the Canadian government specific to this work/immigration pathway must be met.
• The spouse may also apply for an "open" work permit linked to the holder of this "closed" work permit.

Work permits via internal transfer between companies through Free Trade Agreements (FTA)

The Internal Transfer Program is a way for companies with free trade agreements to transfer qualified employees to their branch, subsidiary or affiliate in Canada.

To be eligible for this type of intercompany work permit from FTA countries with Canada, the employee to be transferred must have worked for the foreign company for a period of at least one year; have specialized education and knowledge at a professional level. The Canadian employer must also have an established relationship with the foreign company.

Contact us to explore immigration pathways according to your profile, citizenship and the free trade agreements available between your country and Canada.

Characteristics:

• They are exempt from the LMIA.
• They require a job offer from a qualified sponsoring employer.
• The job has a lot of flexibility in terms of the range of positions.
• The work can be done in English and/or French.
• The worker must work and live in a Canadian province outside of Quebec.
• Prove a moderate knowledge and mastery of the French language (Canadian Language Proficiency Levels (NCLC)) with the official exams required by the Canadian government for the French language and/or academic or work background that demonstrates the ability to communicate and work with the language.
• Meet all eligibility criteria for the position.
• The spouse may also apply for an "open" work permit linked to the holder of this "closed" work permit.

Characteristics:

To participate in this program:

• The applicant's country of citizenship must have an agreement with Canada. Available only to certain countries and citizens who meet the program's eligibility, terms and conditions.
• Age: 18 to 35 years.
• Receive an invitation to apply for this program from the Canadian government, after having registered in the program system.
• Please consult with our immigration experts for more detailed information on the countries, requirements and eligibility for this program.
• Make sure your immigration representative is a regulated consultant (RCIC) or lawyer with a verifiable license by a corresponding regulatory body to legally practice.
• Be especially wary of YouTubers, influencers, and anyone who is NOT an authorized representative to process work permits with Canadian immigration.

Schedule an immigration consultation with an authorized professional. ASESORÍA migratoria con un profesional autorizado

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