Temporary Work
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What is Canada
Temporary Work Visa?
A temporary work visa is one of the ways through which you can get a Canada work permit. A Temporary Resident Visa and a Work Permit are combined to form a Temporary Work Visa for Canada. With a TRV, you are only permitted to stay in Canada for six months or less.
However, with a Work Permit for Canada, you can both work at the job you presently have and hunt for new employment. A work visa for Canada is not permanent and will expire after a few months or years depending on the type you have.


Types of Temporary
Work Visas for Canada
To address all the needs of foreign workers, the Government of Canada issues different types of Temporary Work Visas depending on the needs of the applicant. There are 4 types of work permits or work visas that you can get:
- Post Graduate Work Permit
- Working Holiday Visa
- Open Work Permit
- Temporary Foreign Workers Program
How to Apply For
Temporary Work Visa?
If you are getting an Open Work Permit, you will have the chance to switch employers and find a different one once you are in Canada. But if you want an employer-specific permit, then you will need to find the job before you apply for it. An overview of the steps on how to apply for a work visa for Canada are as follows:
- Get a temporary job offer from a Canadian Company
- The company you will work for must have a LMIA
- Submit the application for Canada Work Visa and Permit
- Complete the Canada Work visa interview.
- Wait for processing and then travel to Canada
