WORK PERMITS
What is Work Permit?
A Canadian work permit is an official authorization that permits a foreign national to work legally for a particular employer, location, and time frame in Canada. Although most individuals must have a work permit to work, some individuals may not need one, based on their particular agreement or initiative.
If you are a skilled talent seeking to further your career in Canada or an employer wishing to hire skilled talent from abroad, obtaining the correct Work Permit is the first step toward your goal.
Categories of Work Permits
Post Graduate Work Permit
The Government of Canada provides opportunities to international students who complete their post secondary education in Canada to gain valuable experience of Canadian labour market by issuing them work permits upon successful completion of their education. These work Permits may be issued for varied lengths of time depending on the type and duration of post secondary education completed by the applicant.
Spousal open work Permit
As family reunification is one of the primary objectives of Canadian immigration system, you may be eligible to apply for spousal open work Permit in Canada if your spouse is working or studying in Canada.
LMIA based work Permit
Employers in Canada can fill labour shortages by employing foreign workers. An employer will need a positive or neutral Labour Market Impact Assessment from Employment and Social Development Canada [ESDC]. This document verifies that a Canadian worker could not fill the job offered to a foreign national.
How to Apply for a Work Visa in Canada
Our authorized immigration consultants will be thoughtful and personalized in their process from assessing your eligibility, gathering document requirements, to completing and submitting a full and ready–to–go application to immigration authorities.
Two-Step Process
To secure a Work Permit in Canada, both the foreign worker and the employer must complete a structured two-step process:
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
The employer must first apply to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This process assesses whether hiring a foreign worker would be favorable, neutral, or detrimental to the Canadian labour market.
Work Permit Application
Once the foreign worker receives a positive LMIA, they can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the Work Permit. This Work Permit allows them to work legally for the employer and the position specified in the LMIA in Canada.
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