Work Permits
Understand the permit, employer and timing requirements before you apply.
Work permit options depend on the job, employer, exemption or LMIA basis, current status and the applicant’s circumstances.
Overview
711 Immigration helps workers understand which type of work authorization may apply and what information needs to be reviewed before an application is prepared. Employer requirements and the worker’s own status must be considered together.
How 711 Immigration can help
- Employer-specific and open work permit assessment
- LMIA-based and LMIA-exempt work permit considerations
- Work permit extensions and changes when within service scope
- Restoration matters when within service scope
- Spousal open work permit considerations under current rules
- Bridging open work permit considerations when applicable
- Post-Graduation Work Permit support when within service scope
This service may be relevant if
- You have a Canadian job offer and are unsure whether an LMIA is required.
- Your current permit or immigration status is approaching expiry.
- You need to understand whether an open or employer-specific permit may apply.
- Your spouse’s work eligibility may depend on current rules.
- A previous refusal or status issue needs review.
What happens next
A clear path from question to next step.
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Share your situation through the consultation intake form.
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Choose an available appointment time and book your consultation.
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Meet with Revathi to review your circumstances, questions, risks and possible next steps.
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If further professional services are appropriate, the scope, fees and next steps will be explained separately.
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Answers specific to this service.
An open work permit may allow work for different eligible employers, while an employer-specific permit contains conditions connected to a particular employer or role.
No. Some work permits may be LMIA-exempt, while other jobs require an employer to obtain a positive LMIA before the worker applies.
The answer depends on when and how the application was submitted, the existing conditions and current status rules. The timing should be reviewed carefully.
Restoration may be available in certain situations after status is lost, but strict requirements and deadlines apply.
Eligibility depends on current rules and the principal applicant’s work, study or immigration circumstances.
Book a consultation
Need guidance with work permits? Start by sharing your situation and booking a consultation with Revathi.
Share the background Revathi needs and choose a time that works for you.
Consultations available in Tamil, English and Hindi.