WORK PERMITS IN CANADA
Canada welcomes nearly 300,000 foreign workers every year on temporary work permits. Whether you’re seeking employment in Canada or wondering if you can work without a permit, here’s what you need to know:
LMIA-Based Work Permit
Obtained through a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and tied to a specfic employer.
Intra-Company Transfer
Designed for employees transferring within a multinational company.
International Agreements
Work permits granted under international agreements
An open work permit is neither employer nor job-specific, allowing the holder to work for almost any Canadian employer without requiring a confirmed offer of employment. You may be eligible for a special open work permit if you fall under specific categories, such as:
UNLOCKING YOUR PATH
Prove to the immigration ocer that you will leave Canada when your work permit expires. Supporting documents, such as family ties and employment commitments, can be included to substantiate your intention to depart
Demonstrate that you have enough nancial resources to support yourself and your family members during your stay in Canada and to return home. Include relevant nancial documents to support this requirement.
Have no criminal record or record of criminal activity. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may request a police clearance certificate.
Pose no danger to Canada's security
Undergo a medical examination if required and prove that you are in good health
Do not plan to work for an employer listed as "ineligible" on the list of employers.
Do not plan to work for an employer who regularly offers services such as striptease, erotic dance, escort services, or erotic massages.
Provide any additional documents requested by the immigration ocer to substantiate your eligibility to enter the country.
WORK PERMITS MADE EASY
At Canada’s port of entry (POE), you have the opportunity to apply for a work permit in a seamless and efcient process. Here’s how:
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Exemption from Temporary Resident Visa Requirement: Ensure you’re exempt from the temporary resident visa requirement. Your job must fall within the International Mobility Program or the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
International Mobility Program (No LMIA Required): If your job falls under the International Mobility Program and doesn’t require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), you can apply for your work permit at the POE.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (Positive LMIA): Should your job belong to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and you’ve received a positive LMIA, you’re eligible for a work permit at the POE. Ensure your employer has completed all necessary steps.
National or Permanent Resident of U.S., Greenland, or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon: Regardless of the program, if you’re a national or permanent resident of the U.S., Greenland, or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, your work permit application is welcomed at the POE.
Exceptions: Please note that work as a live-in caregiver or a seasonal agricultural worker does not fall within this category.
PRE-ARRIVAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria, ensure that you’ve fullled these pre-arrival requirements
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) strongly recommends that you apply for your work permit before traveling to Canada to ensure a smooth and
successful application process
SPECIAL SCENARIOS
At Canada’s port of entry (POE), you have the opportunity to apply for a work permit in seamless and efficient process. Here’s how:
Canada offers unique scenarios where foreign nationals can work without a work permit. Explore the following opportunities:
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