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Work invitation , employer in Canada

abd Elghafour

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May 21, 2024
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Is it necessary to have a work invitation to work in Canada.. and if it is how to get employers to send you a work invitation?
 

CanGoldDigger

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2024
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Ottawa
Yes, most often you need a job offer for a closed work permit if you are not eligible for an open work permit.|

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/work-permit.html


About the process
Most foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada.
Answer a few questions if you’re not sure if you need a work permit or which one you should get.
There are 2 types of work permits.
Employer-specific work permit
An employer-specific work permit lets you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit, such as
  • the name of the specific employer you can work for
  • how long you can work
  • the location where you can work (if applicable)
Before you apply for an employer-specific work permit, your employer must give you
If your employer doesn’t need to use the Employer Portal
If your employer does not need to use the Employer Portal to submit an offer of employment, they must give you a copy of the employment contract.

Open work permit
An open work permit lets you work for any employer in Canada, except for one that
Some jobs require a medical exam. If you don’t want medical conditions on your open work permit, you can get a medical exam from a panel physician.