I am currently in Canada on a closed work permit. I recently joined this job about a month back, and the work culture at this place is something I cannot bear for longer. I know switching jobs on a closed work permit requires a new work permit. Is it possible to convince employers and get a new work permit while I stay in Canada? As an alternative, I was also thinking of doing a Masters in Canada- is it possible to convert a closed work permit to a student visa?

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Pretty sure u can get student visa easily. Closed work permit, to open, that might be a tough sell. Already Canadian market is flooded with tons of pr with open work permit, so employers are not incentivized in any way to go through additional legal hassles.

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