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title: Canada resumes applications for work permit at the Port of Entry
description: With the Canadian borders opening gradually, some category of workers can now apply for a work permit at the Port of Entry (POE). Workers can apply if they
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# [Canada resumes applications for work permit at the Port of Entry](https://www.candoimmigration.ca/blogs/canada-resumes-applications-for-work-permit-at-the-port-of-entry)

 Written by [Roseli Caires](https://www.candoimmigration.ca/blogs/author/roseli-caires) | Sep 27, 2021

With the Canadian borders opening gradually, some category of workers can now apply for a work permit at the Port of Entry (POE).

Workers can apply if they:

- are fully vaccinated with one of the vaccines approved in Canada;
- have a valid job offer in Canada when applying for an employer-specific work permit or if not fully vaccinated;
- will not be working as a live-in caregiver or as a seasonal agricultural worker;
- do not need to get a temporary resident visa to work in Canada or have a positive LMIA; or are a national or permanent resident of the U.S., Greenland or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.

**Documents needed at the POE:**

All applicants:

- passport or other travel document
- proof that the medical certificate is valid, if one is needed

Applicants applying for an employer-specific work permit via LMIA

- the job offer letter;
- a copy of the approved LMIA with the worker's name;
- the LMIA number;
- proof that the qualifications and experience for the job are met; and
- a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ), for those who want to work in Quebec.

Applicants applying for an employer-specific work permit without LMIA

- the job offer letter;
- the offer of employment number from the employer in Canada;
- proof that an LMIA for the job is not needed
- proof that the qualifications and experience for the job are met

Applicants applying for an open work permit

- the job offer letter, if not fully vaccinated.

Travelers who do not qualify as fully vaccinated will need to follow COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements.

Need assistance to work in Canada and apply for a work permit? **[Contact us.](https://www.candoimmigration.ca/pages/home/contact-immigration-consultants-kelowna)** 

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