Temporary Residence Pathways
Work Permits
IRCC states: "An employer-specific work permit lets you work in Canada under the conditions of the permit until the expiry date." (IRCC, Employer-specific work permits) IRCC also states: "An open work permit lets you work for any employer in Canada, except those who" "are on the non-compliant list" or "regularly offer striptease, erotic dance or escort services, or erotic massages" (IRCC, Open work permit).
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IRCC states: "You can come to Canada to study if you" "are enrolled at a DLI", "prove you have enough money to pay for" "your tuition fees", "living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and" "return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada", "obey the law, have no criminal record and get a police certificate (if required)", "are in good health and get a medical exam (if required) and" "prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your study permit expires" (IRCC, Study permit: Who can apply).
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IRCC states: "Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada." (IRCC, Visitor visa)
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IRCC states: "To qualify as a business visitor to Canada, you must show that" "you plan to stay for less than 6 months" and "you don’t plan to enter the Canadian labour market", among other points (IRCC, Business visitors).
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IRCC states: "You can visit your children or grandchildren (if they’re a permanent resident, a Canadian citizen or a registered Indian) for 5 years at a time with a super visa." "It provides multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years." (IRCC, Parent and grandparent super visa)
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Eligibility is assessed on an individual basis. The general information on this page should not be treated as a determination of your eligibility for any specific pathway.
Information provided is general in nature and current as of the page's last update. Immigration laws, processing times, eligibility criteria, and program requirements are subject to change per IRCC policy updates. This page does not constitute legal advice. Specific cases require individual consultation with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. Amer Rehman is an RCIC (R515343), member in good standing with CICC.