If you are working in Canada and wish to change the conditions on the work visa (for example employer change or position), you must apply for a new work permit before making the change. The application must be submitted at least 30 days before the status expires.
Usually the work permit must be requested before coming to Canada. Only in certain special circumstances as below may apply within Canada:
- Are you studying in Canada or having a work permit?
- Be the spouse of a holder of study or work;
- He was previously authorized to work without authorization
- Has temporary resident status
- You are a refugee or applicant for permanent residence in Canada
- You are a trader or investor, a professional transferred to a Canadian company or a professional under the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement.
It is also possible to change visitor status for a student while in Canada as long as the initial status is maintained during the process.
The validity of the work permit or study can not exceed the validity of the passport.
Therefore, it must be ensured that the passport is valid for a longer period than the requested extension.