work in Canada
Foreign nationals can work in Canada through various programs and permits, allowing them to live, work, and gain valuable experience in the Canadian job market. Temporary foreign workers and international graduates often have pathways to extend their stay and explore their options for permanent residency.
Employers in Canada who wants to hire a foreign national may need to go through the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and obtain a document that shows the company is experiencing labour shortage and cannot hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident locally to do the job. In the cases that a foreign national holds an LMIA-exempt work permit or an open work permit, an employer may be able to hire a foreign national without going through the LMIA process.
With so many work permit programs available, Hopeway Immigration is here to guide you, whether you are an employer or an employee, in selecting the best option that meet your needs.
Review the personas below to determine which option may apply to you. You can also booking a consultation to tell us about your unique situation.
If you are a UK , Australian or European citizen (many other countries are eligible too)
International Experience Canada (IEC) gives international youth (18-35 yrs old) the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years. The Working Holiday category is very popular because it is an open work permit that does not require a job offer.
If you are looking for Intra-Company Transfer at a global company
Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) is a program that allows multinational companies to transfer executives, managers, and specialists with a work permit that does not require Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
If you are a foreign worker hired by an employer who has received a positive LMIA
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a process that a Canadian employer may be required to go through before hiring a foreign worker. Once the LMIA is approved, the foreign worker can apply for an employer-specific work permit to work in Canada.
If you are a fresh graduate who studied full-time from an eligible study program of a qualified school
Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) is a an open work permit that allows graduates to work for any employer for a maximum of 3 years. You are not eligible if you have received a PGWP before.
If you are a student in
a co-op program
Co-Op Work Permit (PGWP) is for students who have a valid study permit and is required to work in order to complete their study program. The Letter of Acceptance from your school needs to specify that your program requires completion of work placement.
Why Choose Hopeway Immigration?
- Top-Tier Legal Representation – Led by an RCIC-IRB (highest licensing level), authorized to represent clients before IRCC and in immigration appeals.
- Expertise with Empathy – Your case is handled by a first-generation immigrant and Queen’s University graduate in Immigration & Citizenship Law, combining empathy with legal precision.
- End-to-End Settlement Support – Benefit from a trusted network of partners, including education advisor, language tutor, and tax consultant, for a smooth transition to life in Canada.
- Flexible, Client-First Service – Choose secure online consultations or in-person meetings at our North York, Toronto office.
We start with a one-on-one consultation to assess your unique eligibility and understand your goals.
We walk you through the legal and program requirements so you know exactly what to expect.
We connect you with reliable partners — from financial advisors to language support — to set you up for success.
We help you prepare and review your documents to ensure everything is complete, accurate, and ready to go.
We handle all communications with IRCC on your behalf, so you can feel confident and supported throughout the process.
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