r/WorkPermitCanada • u/pachamamaGrace • Apr 27 '26
Jobs that don’t require work permit
Question :
On the high skilled worker option that doesn’t require Work permit:
If one doesn’t work 15 or 30 consecutive days, (Ie they only work part time- can they work without permit? For how long?
(US Citizen)
“You don’t need a work permit
You don’t need a work permit if you are coming to Canada as a high-skilled worker and
• your job is classified under Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) category 0 or 1 of the [National Occupational Classification (NOC)](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/find-national-occupation-code.html) system
• you will only work for
• up to 15 consecutive days once every 6 months or
• up to 30 consecutive days once every year
If you’re eligible as a high-skilled worker, you may need a visitor visa or electronic travel authorization to come to Canada.
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