Work in Canada — find your permit pathway
There's no single "work visa" for Canada — there are dozens of routes, and the right one depends on where you are, whether you have a job offer, your citizenship, your occupation, and your family situation. Answer honestly and we'll map your most realistic route — including the hard truths and the workarounds.
Getting started
Step 1
Where are you right now?
Why we ask: Where you are — and whether you're in status — controls where you can apply from and which routes exist at all.
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