Applicants need to submit an application for a work permit prior to their arrival in Canada. Is it possible, if at all, for someone to obtain a work permit after arriving in Canada rather than prior to arriving? Select one: Yes, if an applicant has been issued a study or work permit already. It is not possible unless the company applies for an LMIA. No, this is not possible under any circumstances. Yes, but only if the foreign worker will be employed under NOC 0 or A