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Can I apply for a work permit when I enter Canada?

Yes, you can apply for a work permit when you enter Canada if you:

• do not need a temporary resident visa, and
  • do not need a document from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada authorizing your employer to hire you (known as a Labour Market Opinion, or LMO) or
  • your employer already has a Labour Market Opinion authorizing them to hire you.

An officer will make sure you meet all the requirements before you are allowed to enter Canada.

To apply for a work permit when you enter Canada, you must bring:

• a current job offer or contract,
• a document from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada authorizing your employer to hire you (known as a Labour Market Opinion, or LMO) or proof that you do not need one,
• proof that you have the required qualifications and experience, and
• a valid passport or other travel document.

If you want to work in the province of Quebec, you also need:

• a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec from the Ministère de l'Immigration et des Communautés culturelles.

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