I got a work visa opportunity in Canada in 2020 and worked at Discovery Academy; can you explain the work visa limitations I faced and possible solutions?

Yes, there were several key limitations to your Canada work visa in 2020:

- Employer-specific permit: You were restricted to working only for Discovery Academy. Changing employers required applying for a new work permit.
- Fixed duration: Your permit had a set expiry date. You needed to extend it before expiry or leave Canada.
- No automatic PR (permanent residency): Holding a work permit didn't guarantee PR; you had to apply separately through programs like Express Entry.
- Dependent restrictions: Your family's ability to work or study depended on your permit type.

To address these, you could apply for a new work permit to switch jobs, extend your permit before expiry, or use your Canadian work experience to apply for PR through eligible pathways.

Immigration rules are subject to change.