I am a portuguese national going on holiday to canada can i apply for a work permit whilst there on holdiay?

Question

I am a portuguese national going on holiday to canada can i apply for a work permit whilst there on holdiay?

Answer 1

If you want to apply for a work permit, do so at the border, or apply through the mail, and get pre-approved. You'll most likely need a job offer in order to get one. Meaning arranged employment, from a Canadian employer. It is almost IMPOSSIBLE, to get a work permit from within Canada, unless your spouse is working in Canada with a work permit. I'm not saying that it can't be done, but it's much faster to print the forms from the CIC website, and apply at your point of entry or through the mail. Make sure to READ  the application guide book, and follow all instructions EXACTLY, they have the option to refuse your application on the spot. This does not mean they won't allow you to enter Canada, but if they feel you will try to work, even though you have been refused a work permit, they can deny entry.

You can only apply for a work permit from inside Canada if:

    * you have a valid study or work permit, or your spouse or parents have a study or work permit

    * you have a work permit for one job but want to apply for a work permit for a different job

    * you have a temporary resident permit that is valid for six months or more or

    * you are in Canada because you have already applied for permanent residence from inside Canada. You will have to pass certain stages in the main application process before you can be eligible for a work permit.

To apply for a work permit from outside Canada, you must submit the following documents:

    * a job offer from a Canadian employer

    * a completed application, that shows that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, and

    * written confirmation from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) that the employer can hire a foreign worker to fill the job. This confirmation is called a positive labour market opinion.

          o In most cases, it is up to your employer to get that written confirmation. Information on the labour market opinion is found under Information for Canadian employers on the right-hand side of this page.

          o In some cases, you do not need a labour market opinion. (See Jobs that require a work permit but no labour market opinion.)

Answer 2

As others have said, the quick answer is "No".  There are a few exceptions, but most likely you will not fit one of the exceptions.  You almost always have to apply for a work permit from outside Canada.  If you have certain very specific skills - such as in certain areas of IT - you can apply at the border.  You need to examine the Canadian immigration site.  It has all the information you need.

Answer 3

you can not seek work while you are on a visitor visa

there is very Little chance of getting a work permit from within Canada,you must do it from your country