Is it possible to get work permit wile visiting in Canada?

[darius_]

I’m planning to visit Canada next year, and I have already contacted several employers to see whether they would be interested in hiring me. However, I was wondering if it would be possible to change my e-visa to temporary work permit while I’m in Canada or I need to leave the country and apply outside in one of the embassies?

I don’t need visa to visit Canada, and I can stay for up to 6 months as I remember. But that’s about it. I’m not allowed to work or study if I enter as a tourist/visitor.

I stayed in the States for 6 months on business visa B1/B2, but from what I remember, if you enter the states on e-visa, you cannot change it while in the US. You have to leave and apply with the embassy for a different visa. So I was wondering if Canada has the same rule regarding e-visa?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I’m planning to visit Canada next year, and I have already contacted several employers to see whether they would be interested in hiring me. However, I was wondering if it would be possible to change my e-visa to temporary work permit while I’m in Canada or I need to leave the country and apply outside in one of the embassies?

I don’t need visa to visit Canada, and I can stay for up to 6 months as I remember. But that’s about it. I’m not allowed to work or study if I enter as a tourist/visitor.

I stayed in the States for 6 months on business visa B1/B2, but from what I remember, if you enter the states on e-visa, you cannot change it while in the US. You have to leave and apply with the embassy for a different visa. So I was wondering if Canada has the same rule regarding e-visa?

You would have to apply to a VO outside of Canada and actually leave Canada and re-enter to activate a work permit.

Note that any employer wanting to hire you needs an LMIA. It is a long process with strict requirements and costs $1000, so most employers are not willing to go through it.

 

[darius_]

You would have to apply to a VO outside of Canada and actually leave Canada and re-enter to activate a work permit.

Note that any employer wanting to hire you needs an LMIA. It is a long process with strict requirements and costs $1000, so most employers are not willing to go through it.

Thanks!

The information on the government website was confusing, but I guess same rules apply for Canada as well - leave to get different visa.

 

[scylla]

Thanks!

The information on the government website was confusing, but I guess same rules apply for Canada as well - leave to get different visa.

It doesn't matter if you are inside of Canada or outside of Canada - the employer must obtain an approved LMIA in order for you to qualify for a work permit. Count on 4-6 months for the LMIA process with no guarantee of approval.