New work permits
Assess the proposed role, your circumstances and the route that may apply.
Canadian immigration · Waseer Law Office
Canadian work permits
Understand the permission you need before starting or changing work. Discuss a new permit, an extension or a change in your employment circumstances.
Based in London, Ontario. Canadian immigration enquiries across Canada and abroad. Scope confirmed for each matter.
Start with your circumstances
Clear advice. Practical next steps.
Your next step depends on your current status, the work you plan to do and the relevant permit category. A job offer alone is not a complete immigration assessment.
Extensions and expiry dates
Review your current permit and timing before assuming you can continue working.
Changing jobs or employers
Discuss the conditions on your current permission and what must happen before a change.
What to understand before you proceed
IRCC distinguishes employer-specific work permits from open work permits. The correct category and application instructions depend on your circumstances. Eligibility for an exemption, an open permit or continued work while an application is pending requires a specific assessment. Do not rely on a general description as permission to work.
Make the consultation useful
Bring the information that matters.
- Your passport and current permit or status document
- The proposed offer, contract and a description of the duties
- Employer details and any LMIA or offer-of-employment information
- Your work, education and immigration history
- Permit expiry dates, proposed start dates and travel plans
Use the secure sharing instructions supplied by the office. Do not send identification or sensitive records through a general enquiry.
Choose your appointment
See the fee before you book.
Choose the duration and meeting format on our immigration consultation page. Appointments are with Zia Waseer.
A focused question
30-minute consultation
$150 + HST
Total: $169.50 CAD
For a focused discussion of your circumstances or documents within the agreed scope.
Choose format & book 30 minutesMore discussion time
60-minute consultation
$250 + HST
Total: $282.50 CAD
For a longer discussion involving more questions or relevant documents.
Choose format & book 60 minutesPayment is required for a paid consultation. Further work and government or third-party charges are separate. Review the scope and terms in the calendar before paying.
Prefer an introduction first?
Contact our office about an eligible free 15-minute in-person introduction. It is an introduction, not legal advice. Call 519-999-9676.
Before you book
Your questions, answered.
Can I start work as soon as I receive an offer?
Do not assume an offer authorises work. Your permit, any applicable exemption and its conditions must be assessed.
Can I continue working after my permit expires?
That depends on your circumstances, the application made and the applicable conditions. Seek advice before expiry rather than assuming continued authorisation.
Will a work permit lead automatically to permanent residence?
No. A work permit and permanent residence are separate. You can discuss both your immediate work plan and possible longer-term pathways.
I already have an active file. Should I book here?
Use existing-client booking and follow the verification steps for your active matter.
Official starting points
For current program information, use the official sources below. Requirements can change; these links do not replace advice about your circumstances.
General information, not advice on an individual file. No approval or processing time is guaranteed. Sources checked November 5, 2026.
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