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How do I apply for a work permit?

Generally speaking, you must apply for a work permit at a Canadian visa office outside Canada before you enter the country. In some cases, foreign nationals can apply at the border.

If you applied for a work permit before you entered Canada, the visa office may have sent you a letter of introduction that states your application was approved. If so, you must present it when you enter Canada so that your permit can be printed and issued.

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