3. Send in your application and pay the fees
Question & Answer
Can I work in Canada if I’m not a permanent resident?You can set up an account to apply for a work permit online.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – Work Permit
CPC-Vegreville 6212 – 55th Avenue, Unit 555
Vegreville, AB T9C 1X6
If you're not able to apply online, contact your local Service Canada or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for information on how to get paper copies of the forms you will need.
Fees
You usually must pay a work permit processing fee of $155. You might not have to pay this fee if you qualify for a fee exemption, for example if you're a refugee claimant or vulnerable worker.
You might also have to pay a biometrics fee of $85.
If you're applying for an open work permit, then you must pay both the work permit processing fee of $155 and an open work permit holder fee of $100.
