Most persons who want to work temporarily in Canada must have an approved job offer and an Employment Authorization before their arrival. It is the employer's responsibility to have the job offer approved by the local Human Resources Canada Centre (HRCC), which process normally includes evaluation of available Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents who may have the skills necessary for the employment opportunity. If the job meets Canadian labour standards and cannot be filled by a qualified Canadian or Permanent Resident, the Employment Centre may approve the job offer. This entire process is known as Job Validation. Upon receipt of an Employment Centre approved offer, a visa officer abroad will decide if the foreign worker qualifies for Employment Authorization. The visa officer will assess the applicant's qualifications, education, health and character (including a security check). If Employment Authorization is issued, it is valid only for a specific job with a specific employer and with a set period of time. Visitors with Employment Authorization may not enter into Canada's educational facilities and may not change their employment without authorization from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Some jobs may not need approval or require an employment authorization. There are many special exemptions and regulations relating to particular types of employment in Canada. Changes of Status /Changes to Terms and Conditions of Admission: All visitors enter Canada with particular status (e.g.. Visitor, Student Authorization or Employment Authorization) and under specific conditions. Changes to Visitor status or conditions generally require authorization from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Extensions to a visitor's stay in Canada, beyond the time allowed for under their conditions of entry, require approval from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. In addition, applications for Permanent Resident Status cannot be made from within Canada.

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