September 5, 2025
A Canadian work permit gives you access to some of the best opportunities, yet its retention is as crucial to obtaining a work permit as the approval, not all employees realize that some errors, employment changes or infractions may result in cancellation or invalidate their work permit, to maintain your status in Canada, you need to know the regulations and obligations that come along with your permit.
We shall take you through the key reasons why a work permit in Canada may be cancelled, what you can do to avoid it and what you can do to protect your future in Canada.
The reason why a work permit in Canada can be cancelled
Work permits are given on specific terms, violation of them may lead to cancellation, the most widespread causes are the following ones:
- Fraud Employer or fake Employment
The majority of Canadian work permits are employer specific, and working with genuine and verified employer is very important. Many people abroad try to sell jobs and charge thousands of dollars in the exchange of jobs, most of those jobs are fake and is a part of big fraud scheme. Never ever pay anyone to get the jobs, or LMIAs. - Breach of Conditions of Permit
All permits have some sort of conditions attached to them and to follow them is the responsibility of a permit holder. Breach of the conditions can led you the cancellation of permits. - Employer Non-Compliance
When your employer does not comply with the conditions of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or compliance, your permit can be cancelled, even though you acted correctly. Make sure the employer is not black listed or isn’t involved in unlawfull activities as may impact you as well. - False/Misleading Information
It is very important to declare the accurate information and provide the correct details and documents in your applications. Always make sure the person you are hiring is not providing any fake documents. In the end of the day, it is your responsibity to make sure the information mentioned is accurate. If IRCC finds out about this, they will bar you for 5 years and you may never be able to apply to Canada in future.
The way to secure your position in Canada
To prevent cancellation or invalidity, act in advance to remain in compliance:
- Working always for the Approved Employer
Always ensure that the employer is registered on your work permit prior to taking up employment unless you are issued with an open work permit. - Learn Your Permit Requirements
All closed work permits have an employer, job and location details mentioned on their permits. That means you are only allowed to work with specific employer for the specific duration. - Make changes in the job effectively
If anything changes, such as Employer details, job title, or locations, amendments are required in the work permit as well. In this case, you will apply for the new work permit. - Renew your status on Time
Always keep an eye on your permits and make sure to renew it well before the expiry to stay compliant. - Seek Professional Guidance
Immigration consultants can help you through the changes, renewals or complicated cases, such as GreenDot Immigration, assist workers on a case by case basis and prevent them from making errors that may result in the refusals or removal.
What to do when your work permit gets cancelled
Get Legal Council: It may be wise to seek the advice of an expert to help you consider the avenue that might give you a chance to restore, make a new application, or switch to another immigration program, Greendot Immigration can help with personalized guidance and counsel on your case.
Reach out to us at rcic@greendotimmigration.com or +1(902) 332 -0368 to discuss everything in detail.
