Canadian citizens and permanent residents have Super Visa option to bring a parent or grandparent to Canada. The Super Visa Program allows parents and grandparents to come to Canada as long-term visitors on a multi-entry visa that remains valid for up to 10 years.
Spouses or common-law partners of a work permit holder or full-time students with a valid study permit may apply for an open work permit and work in Canada.
LMIA is a document that confirms that there is no Canadian or Permanent resident available to do a job and therefore a foreign worker is needed. It is typically applied for by employers.
A Canadian work permit or a Work Visa is a document permitting overseas individuals to secure a job within Canada. In most cases, you’ll need a work permit to fill a job position in Canada.
Post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) are open work permits given to international students who graduate from a Canadian program of study. PGWPs allow the holder to work for any employer, for as many hours they wish, anywhere in Canada.
Students can stay in Canada as an international student, by applying for an extension at least 30 days prior to the expiration of your study permit. You may continue to stay in Canada, study and work while you wait for a decision on your application.
The study permit is a record issued to permit foreign nationals to study at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada. It is important to know that with a study permit, you are often permitted to work while attending school.
The extension of a Canadian temporary resident visa is called Visitor Record, which is used to maintain status in Canada and cannot be used for entry and exit (except going to or from the United States).
Visitor Visa or Temporary Resident Visa is an official travel document required to enter Canada as a visitor. The Visitor Visa is usually approved until the validity of the applicant’s passport, but the person can only stay in Canada for at most 6 months upon their entry.