Temporary Work Permit Each year, Canada welcomes close to 100,000 foreign nationals who come to work in Canada. Canadian citizens and Canadian Permanent Residents have the right to work in Canada. As a general rule, most other individuals require a Canadian Work Permit, issued by a official, before beginning to work in Canada. 3. Temporary Resident and Visitor Visas for Canada Except for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents, all others require permission to enter Canada as a visitor, with or without a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Canada welcomes more than 35 million temporary residents (non-immigrants) each year. Individuals who wish to enter Canada for a temporary purpose, such as tourists, temporary foreign workers (work permits) and international students (study permits) must apply for and be granted a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). The TRV is a document issued by a Canadian Immigration Visa Office outside Canada, showing that the holder has satisfied the requirements for admission to Canada as a visitor. Temporary Resident Visas may be for single entry or multiple entry. Study in Canada Each year, close to 130,000 students come from abroad to study in Canada. Most international students will require a Study Permit to study in Canada however, there are some exceptions. A Study Permit is not required in the following circumstances Working in Canada as an International Student Citizenship and Immigration Canada allows International Students to work in Canada in limited situations. Students are required to arrive in Canada with sufficient money to live and pay their bills while studying. However, in some cases, a student may be able to work in Canada during the course of study: On campus without a Work Permit; Off campus with a Work Permit; In Co-op and Internship Programs, where work experience is part of the curriculum, with a Work Permit.
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