Work

Canada offers various work permit programs to accommodate different employment needs and skill sets.

Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
The Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) is designed to allow individuals who have applied for permanent residence to continue working in Canada while waiting for a decision on their application.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be in Canada.
Have a valid work permit that is set to expire within four months.
Applied for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Provincial Nominee Program.
Your application for permanent residence has passed the completeness check by IRCC.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows international students who have graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada to work in Canada.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must have completed a program of study that was at least eight months long at a DLI.
Applied for the PGWP within 180 days of receiving confirmation (transcript or official letter) from the DLI that you have met the requirements of your program.
Your study permit must have been valid at some point during these 180 days.
Validity:
The length of the PGWP depends on the length of the study program, ranging from a minimum of eight months to a maximum of three years.

Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP)
The Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) allows spouses or common-law partners of certain temporary workers and international students to work in Canada.
Eligibility Requirements:
Spouse or common-law partner must be a skilled worker in an occupation under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, or B or a full-time student at a designated learning institution.
Must have a valid status as a visitor, student, or worker.