published on 14 March 2024 @ 2:13 pm · COMMENT

Open and Closed Work Permits for Young Foreign Nationals

Individuals 35 years and under may qualify under at least three possible categories of participation through bilateral agreements and arrangements such as:

• Working Holiday (travel and work): Participants are eligible to apply for an open work permit that will allow them to work for any employer or location in Canada to subsidize their stay as they travel and discover the country.
• Young Professionals (career development): Participants are eligible to apply for an employer-specific work permit that will help them gain professional work experience in Canada.
• International Co-op (Internship) (internships for students only): Participants are eligible to apply for an employer-specific work permit that will help them gain experience in their field of study.

Eligibility is dependent on nationality, age, education and/or job offer and varies depending on the categories. These bilateral agreements are an extremely useful alternative to the Labor Market Impact Assessment Application process.

filed under: IMMIGRATIONPERMANENT RESIDENCE