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Work permits & status options

A work permit question often connects to a job, family member, study history or an approaching deadline. We help you understand the available process and prepare the application around the facts of your situation.

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Employer-specific work permits

Review the work permit pathway, employer details, job information and supporting documents relevant to your circumstances.

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Open work permits

Discuss eligible open work permit options, including spousal open work permits where the current rules and family circumstances may support an application.

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Post-graduation work permits

Review PGWP eligibility, application timing and supporting records after studies in Canada.

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Bridging permits, extensions & restoration

Consider bridging open work permit applications, extensions or restoration steps where relevant, with careful attention to status and deadlines.

Before we meet

Prepare for a work permit consultation

Work permit options depend on your current status, application history and the facts behind the proposed work or family connection. Start with a clear timeline.

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Current status

Permit type, expiry date, current location and any status or restoration deadline you are concerned about.

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Work or family context

Employer and position details where relevant, or the family member’s permit and circumstances for a spousal question.

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Application history

Prior applications, refusals, requests from immigration authorities and any important dates.

Please do not email passports, identity numbers, financial records or other sensitive documents until our office confirms a secure method for sharing them.

A considered process

Know what to expect before work begins.

We make the steps clear, explain what we need from you and keep the work connected to the requirements of your matter.

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Understand the facts

Discuss your goals, timeline, history and the documents already available.

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Review the requirements

Identify the relevant process, supporting evidence and issues that need clarification.

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Agree on next steps

Confirm the proposed scope, responsibilities, fees and document plan before proceeding.

Questions we hear

Helpful information before you begin.

Every file has its own facts. Use a consultation to discuss how the general information applies to your circumstances.

Can you help if my work permit is expiring?

We can review your current status, permit conditions, dates and relevant options. Contact us promptly because timing can affect what steps are available.

Do you assist with PGWP applications?

Yes. We assist with post-graduation work permit applications and related questions, subject to the applicant’s program, study history and current requirements.

Can a spouse qualify for an open work permit?

Eligibility depends on the principal worker’s occupation, permit and other current requirements, as well as the family’s circumstances. We can review the facts during a consultation.

Start with a conversation

Let’s make the next step clearer.

Book a focused consultation or contact the Calgary office with a short description of what you need help with. Please do not email sensitive documents before the office confirms how to provide them.

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