Work Permit
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🍁 Who is Eligible to Work in Canada?
Most foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada, although some exemptions exist. Generally, a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is required. However, certain individuals, like recent graduates from Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) or spouses of work or study permit holders, may apply without an LMIA or job offer.
📋 Eligibility Requirements for a Work Permit
To qualify, candidates must:
- Demonstrate intent to leave Canada once their work authorization expires.
- Prove they have sufficient funds to support themselves and their family during their stay and to return home.
- Not be criminally or medically inadmissible to Canada.
- Plan to work with an eligible employer.
- Provide any requested documents proving their eligibility.
🛠️ Types of Canadian Work Permits
There are various pathways to obtain a work permit, categorized as follows:
- Requiring an LMIA
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
Facilitated LMIA (Quebec)
Global Talent Stream
- LMIA-Exempt but requiring a job offer
International Mobility Program (IMP)
NAFTA Work Permits
CETA Work Permits
Intra-Company Transfers
- Open Work Permits (no job offer or LMIA required)
Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)
Spousal Sponsorship from within Canada
International Experience Canada (IEC) (working holiday visa)
Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
Spouse of an international student or worker
🌟How to Obtain a Canadian Work Permit
The process for obtaining a work permit in Canada varies based on the type of permit being applied for. Here are the key points:
📑 Documents Required to Apply for a Canadian Work Permit
The documents needed for a work permit application in Canada vary by permit type, but generally include:
- Completed Application Forms
- Proof of Status in Canada (if applicable)
- Family Member’s Proof of Status (if applicable)
- Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) (if applicable)
- Written Offer of Employment (if applicable)
- CV/Résumé
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) (if applicable)
- Proof of Job Requirements (qualifications)
- Valid Passport Copy
- Education Credential Copy
- Evidence of Financial Means to support yourself and return home
- Proof of Payment for applicable government fees
- Recent Passport-Sized Photos
- Medical Exam Results (if requested)
