This is not new. Most people who visit Canada fall in love with its charm. Visitors, like yourself, come across many lucrative job opportunities while exploring the Great White North - and wonder,

“Can I change my visitor visa to a work visa?”

The answer is YES!!

Following the new rules set by the Canadian government on August 24th, 2020 – visitors are now allowed to stay in Canada while applying for a Canadian work permit. If you are currently staying in Canada and have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer – you can start working without even having to leave the country.

To qualify under this temporary offer, you need to meet the following prerequisites:

• Have a valid status in Canada as a visitor - as of August 24th, 2020.
• Have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.
• Apply for an employer-specific work permit that is supported by a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA-exempt job offer.
• Meet other standard eligibility criteria.

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