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Temporary Residency

A temporary resident is a person who is legally authorized to enter Canada for temporary purposes. A foreign national has temporary resident status when they have been found to meet the requirements of to enter and/or remain in Canada as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder. This is opposite to permanent residency, which permits a foreign national to stay in Canada for an indefinite period of time.
Temporary Residence Classes include international students, workers, businessmen and tourists.

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Study Permit

Foreign students are persons who may obtain temporary resident status. A study permit is a written authorization issued to foreign nationals authorizing them to engage in studies in Canada.

Work Permit

A Canadian work permit allows you to work under a specific employer (employer-specific work permit) or with any employer (open work permit) in Canada. As a foreign national, you’ll require a work permit before working in Canada, with a few exceptions.

Visitor Visa and ETA

Depending on your country of citizenship, a Temporary Resident Visa, or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), is required for temporary residents seeking to come to Canada temporarily.

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