A permanent resident (PR) is someone who has been given PR status by immigrating to Canada, but is not a Canadian citizen. However, you are not a PR if you are only in Canada for a short time, for ...

Individuals who are in Canada on a valid Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) for at least six months may be eligible to apply for a work permit. This also applies to their family members who hold TRPs.

Canadian H-1B Work Permit: On July 16, 2023, H-1B specialty occupation visa holders in the United States were eligible to apply for open work permits in Canada for up to three years.

Canada is further reducing the number of study permits it will grant to foreign students and tightening eligibility for work permits in a bid to cut down on the number of temporary residents in ...