What are the requirements for obtaining a work permit or study visa by crossing the Canadian border without applying from one's home country?
Here are the requirements for obtaining a work permit or study visa by crossing the Canadian border ¹ ² ³:
- You must be from a visa-exempt country
- You must be eligible for an electronic travel authorization or to travel without a visitor visa
- You must meet other requirements depending on the type of work permit you're applying for
- Your employer must have completed all of the required steps for your employer-specific work permit (for work permit applicants only)
- You must be eligible to apply for an open work permit (for work permit applicants only)
- You must show proof that you will leave Canada when your work permit expires
- You must show that you have enough money to take care of yourself and your family members during your stay in Canada and to return home
- You must obey the law and have no record of criminal activity
- You must not be a danger to Canada's security
- You must be in good health and have a medical exam, if needed

