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How to change from Visitor Visa to Work Permit?

Updated: Mar 15, 2022

If you want to change your visitor status to work permit please follow the following steps below:


Step 1: Get a job in Canada

Reach out to potential employers to find a job. You can also apply for jobs on various known platforms like Indeed, Job Bank etc


Step 2: Get LMIA approved job letter

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that may be needed by an employer in Canada to get before hiring a foreign worker.

An approved LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job and that there is no Canadian worker or permanent resident who is available to do the job.


Step 3: Apply for a work permit

Once you have the approved LMIA, you can apply for a work permit


In addition to the steps above, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria listed below to benefit from this public policy:

  • Have valid status in Canada as a visitor on the day you apply

  • Have been in Canada on August 24, 2020 and remained in Canada since

  • Meet all other standard admissibility criteria

This Public policy expires in Feb 2023

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