Work in Canada
As one of the world’s leading economies, Canada is a great destination for individuals seeking to work abroad. The Canadian Work Permit Visa allows business people, permanent workers, temporary workers, students and others to work in Canada. Working in Canada is an attractive option for many skilled foreign workers from all over the world. Each year, close to 200,000 foreign skilled workers come to work in Canada on Temporary Canadian Work Permits. There is no reason why this cannot be you too! In order to work in Canada on a temporary basis, foreign skilled workers must have a temporary offer of employment from a Canadian employer and be granted a Temporary Foreign Worker Permit by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
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Unemployment Rate in Canada
418000
Average Monthly Job Openings
46370
Median Annual Salary (USD)
Canadian Work Permit
Foreign nationals wishing to work in Canada on a temporary basis usually require a work permit. Two of the main programs through which work permits are issued are the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). The TFWP offers work permits for candidates whose employers obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). A positive LMIA confirms there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job at hand and that no Canadian worker is available to do the job. IMP work permits do not require a positive LMIA. They do require the employer to submit an employment offer under their employer portal.
Work Permit Types
Canada issues two types of work permits: employer-specific work permits and open work permits. Employer-Specific Work Permit: An employer-specific work permit includes conditions such as: (a) Name of a specific employer, (b) How long a candidate can work, (c) The location of a candidate’s work. Candidates applying for an employer-specific work permit must have from their employer a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an offer of employment before applying. Open Work Permit: An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada, but they are issued only in specific circumstances.
STEPS TO GET CANADIAN WORK VISA
Canada Work Permit, or a Work Visa, is issued to eligible overseas individuals to work in Canada for a specific time period. There are 4 basic steps to getting a temporary Canadian Work Visa:
- Employer applies for labour market opinion (if necessary)
- Employer extends temporary job offer to foreign workers
- Foreign skilled worker applies for work permit
- Work permit is issued.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Give proof that you will move out of Canada on the expiry of your Work Permit
- Have documents showing that you have enough funds to support yourself during your stay in Canada
- Have no record of any criminal activity and submit a police clearance certificate as proof
- Are not a danger to Canada’s security
- Must have good health and take a medical exam if required
- Must be ready to provide any documents demanded by officers to qualify your entry to Canada
Documents Required to Apply for Work Visa
- A valid passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the planned date of arrival in Canada.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs
- Educational qualification certificates
- Proof of professional qualifications, including work experience
- Proof of having adequate financial resources to cover their expenses during their stay in Canada
- Medical examination required to be done from registered hospitals.
- Application fee
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to frequently asked questions about working abroad in Canada.
In most cases, applicants will first require a job offer before they can apply for a Canadian work permit. In the vast majority of cases, the first step towards obtaining a Canadian work permit is to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
If your spouse or common-law partner is a permanent resident, they can work in Canada. If your spouse or common-law partner is in Canada on a temporary resident (visitor) visa, they have to apply for a work permit to be able to work.
Frankly speaking, you can migrate to Canada without a job offer. Do keep in mind that while for most cases a job offer is not needed, you will require a valid job offer if your plan of immigration Canada involves going through either the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
Canadian employers can hire Express Entry candidates to meet their labour needs when they are not able to find Canadians or permanent residents to fill job vacancies. Employers can hire workers abroad or already in Canada.
If a Canadian citizen (or permanent resident) marries a foreign citizen and that citizen is at minimum 18 years old and is living with a Canadian citizen who is at minimum 18 years old in Canada, the spouse may apply for Spousal Sponsorship. The marriage must be legal in the country in which it was performed.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents who live in Canada can apply to sponsor (bring) their family members to live with them in Canada. The sponsor must agree to support the person for three to 10 years.
Why Work with us to Ensure Your Canadian Work Visa is Successful
Working in Canada is a life changing experience for any hardworking foreign citizen. Canada has one of the best economies in the world. If you want to ensure your best chances at getting an approval on your work visa application, then we recommend you consult with us before submitting. We have helped thousands and thousands of individuals successfully enter Canada on a work permit, and we can help you too!
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