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Application to work in Canada
An international medical graduate who is not already a permanent resident or citizen of Canada will need to apply for a permit to work in Canada through Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
- International medical graduates may be able to apply for a temporary residence permit which allows working in Canada, then submit an application for permanent residency after a period of time.
- All the information about applying is available here
- Health Match BC is very helpful with questions about how to obtain the necassary forms and Labour Market Impact Assessment for working in Canada.
- If you currently hold a non-permanent visa/permit for Canada, please ensure that it permits the employment you are seeking in BC – you may need to apply for a new visa/permit if your current document limits you to practice in another province.
- If you are seeking permanent residency or Canadian citizenship, be sure to confirm the length of time the process will take.
