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Open Work Permit (various categories)
Fee: varies CAD (Open work permits issued under various programs (spousal open work permits, Bridging Open Work Permit, etc.))
Work allowed: yes (any employer, except where restrictions are specified)
Extendable: yes
Processing time: varies by program and applicant location
Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
Fee: varies CAD (Applies to applicants in Canada with eligible in‑process PR applications)
Work allowed: yes (open work authorization)
Extendable: no (applicant may be eligible for other permits)
Processing time: varies
Intra‑Company Transfer Work Permit
Fee: varies CAD (Subject to policy and employer eligibility)
Work allowed: yes (for transferring employer only)
Extendable: yes
Processing time: varies
International Experience Canada (IEC) – Working Holiday, Young Professionals, International Co‑op
Fee: varies CAD (Quota-based seasonal/annual rounds; fees and eligibility vary by nationality and stream)
Work allowed: yes
Extendable: no (extensions generally not permitted; reapplication under quota may be required)
Processing time: varies; often quick within invitation rounds
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
Fee: varies CAD (Program administered by ESDC/IRCC; LMIA and permit fees apply)
Work allowed: yes (subject to LMIA and permit conditions)
Extendable: yes
Processing time: varies (LMIA processing times plus permit processing)
Employer‑specific Work Permit (LMIA / TFWP)
Fee: varies CAD (Processing fees and employer LMIA fees/requirements apply; see IRCC and ESDC)
Work allowed: yes (restricted to employer/conditions)
Extendable: yes
Processing time: varies by country and LMIA processing times
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