work permit visa

While your PR application is getting processed, you can apply for work permit as a Founder and your spouse can apply for an work permit as a dependent.

You can apply for work permit if you have followed these:

  1. Have already submitted your permanent residence application for the SUV program.

  2. Intend to live in a province or territory other than Quebec.

  3. Show that your work or business will provide a significant economic benefit to Canada.

  4. Bring enough money to settle in Canada - How much as per total familiesarrow-up-right

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How to apply . Follow the process 1 and 2 below as per details given in the links - Linkarrow-up-right

  1. Apply for work permit - Linkarrow-up-right

Check processing time for application from outside/inside Canadaarrow-up-right | Linkarrow-up-right. Select Temporary Residence in the first 1st dropdown. Then select Work Permit (from outside/inside Canada). Last dropdown, select your country of application.

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Prepare these documents:arrow-up-right

  1. Proof you (and all team members, if you have any) submitted your application for permanent residence, such as a

  2. Letter of acknowledgment from us

  3. Courier receipt for the application package you mailed to us and proof of you paid your fees

  4. Confirmation you submitted your application online and proof you paid your fees

  5. Proof you have enough moneyarrow-up-right to support yourself and your family

  6. Your offer of employment number.

You can find it in the Employer Portal under Employment queue after you submit your offer of employment online.

If you applied by email, use your completed IMM 5802 and payment receipt for the employer compliance fee instead.

  1. Proof you have the investment funds available to transfer to Canada, which are separate from your support funds.

  2. your medical examinationarrow-up-right results, if needed.

After you apply - check this Linkarrow-up-right | Linkarrow-up-right

Preparing for arrival - check this Linkarrow-up-right

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