A Canada work permit allows foreign nationals to work temporarily in Canada. To obtain a work permit, you must have a job offer from a Canadian employer and meet certain eligibility requirements.
The eligibility requirements for a work permit vary depending on the type of work permit you are applying for. Some common types of work permits include:
To apply for a work permit, you will need to complete an application form and provide supporting documents, such as your job offer letter and proof of qualifications. You may also be required to undergo a medical exam and obtain a police certificate.
Once you have submitted your application, the processing time can vary depending on the type of work permit and the location where you are applying from. In general, it is recommended to apply as early as possible to allow for sufficient processing time.
A valid passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the planned date of arrival in Canada.
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job position and that no Canadian worker is available to do the job.
Employers can get the LMIA application processed according to their needs, either to support the foreign worker’s application for permanent residence or to hire them as a temporary foreign worker, or both.
To receive a positive LMIA, the employer must meet the minimum requirements set out by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). At Green Line Overseas, we help our clients with the process according to their requirements, in order to make the immigration process easier as well as remaining in compliance with the ESDC.
A large number of people in Canada are at the stage of retirement. Most of its population include senior citizens as well as residents, who do not qualify for certain jobs and occupations in labour markets and industries. This shows that Canada is facing shortage of labour in several industries, sectors and domains. In order to boost its economy and resolve labour shortage in industries, Canada welcomes immigrants, foreign skilled workers, trained youth and professionals by granting them Temporary Canadian Work Permit or Canada work permit visa. It allows immigrants, foreign skilled workers and professionals to join Canadian industries, earn good salaries in Canadian dollars (CAD) and create bright career.
There are two broad categories of Canada work permit visa which are mentioned below –
An open work permit is a type of Canada work permit that allows you to work for any employer in Canada, except for those who are listed as ineligible by the government. With an open work permit, you are not tied to a specific employer or job, and you can switch employers or jobs without needing to obtain a new work permit.
There are several types of open work permits available, including:
To apply for an open work permit, you will need to provide the following documents:
Green Line is one of the leaders in Canadian immigration and visa consulting services. Our teams have worked on thousands of Canadian visa applications and we have the knowledge and experience to help you throughout the process.
For more details you can speak to our consultants to get more information about your eligibility
