Canadian Visitor Visa Conversion into Work Permit 2024 is open now. The Canadian government has introduced a temporary policy that allows foreign nationals with a valid visitor status in Canada to apply for and obtain a work permit without having to leave the country. This policy, announced on February 28, 2023, by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, has been extended for two years and will remain in effect until February 28, 2025.
Under this policy, individuals with a valid Canadian visitor visa can convert their visa into a work permit without exiting Canada, providing they have a valid job offer and a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) approval. This presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking to work in Canada to convert their visitor visa into a work permit without having to leave the country. By applying for a work permit while on a visitor visa, individuals can transition to a work permit status seamlessly, enabling them to legally work in Canada.
Canadian Visitor Visa Conversion into Work Permit 2024
Program: Convert Visit Visa into Work Permit
Host Region: Canada
Nationality: International
Benefits of Canadian Visitor Visa Conversion into Work Permit 2024
- Visit Canada as a visitor and search for a job, potentially leading to a work permit.
- Take advantage of this opportunity to transition from a visitor visa to a work permit status.
- Stay in Canada and pursue employment opportunities without having to leave and reapply.
- Convert your visitor visa into a work permit without leaving Canada.
- Apply for a work permit from within Canada, no need to exit the country.
Eligibility Criteria for Canadian Visitor Visa Conversion into Work Permit 2024
- Have a valid visitor status in Canada on the day of application.
- Apply for an employer-specific work permit on or before February 28, 2025.
- Meet all additional requirements for a work permit, as determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Hold a valid Temporary Visit Visa from Canada.
- Possess a job offer supported by a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA-exempt offer of employment.
How to Apply for Canadian Visitor Visa Conversion into Work Permit 2024
Apply online for a work permit
- From outside Canada: Follow the online application process
- From inside Canada: Follow the online application process
- Link to apply online for work permit is given below.
Apply for a Canada Visit Visa online
- Follow the steps on how to apply for a Visitor Visa
- Link to apply for visit visa is given below.
Find Job opportunities in Canada
- Use the Job Bank website, the largest job portal for job seekers
- Link to Job Bank website is provided below.
- Note: If you’re not a Canadian citizen or not in Canada, click on “LMIA” to find LMIA-approved job opportunities
- LMIA-approved job means the employer is allowed to hire a foreign worker with or without a work permit
Deadline
- Applications are open to apply for Canadian Visitor Visa Conversion into Work Permit 2024.
