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?
At Hopeway Immigration, we treat every case as unique. With deep knowledge of Canadian immigration law and the personal experience of our founder—a first-generation immigrant—we tailor every application to give you the best chance of success.
When you work with the Hopeway team, you gain access to a trusted network of partners to support you—whether it’s improving your language skills, finding a job, starting a business, filing taxes, or renting your first home in Canada.
Personalized Consultation
We start with a one-on-one consultation to assess your unique eligibility and understand your goals.
Clear Guidance
We walk you through the legal and program requirements so you know exactly what to expect.
Trusted Connections
We connect you with reliable partners — from financial advisors to language support — to set you up for success.
Strong Application
We help you prepare and review your documents to ensure everything is complete, accurate, and ready to go.
Full Representation
We handle all communications with IRCC on your behalf, so you can feel confident and supported throughout the process.
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