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Work in Canada

  • Work Permits
  • LMIA Canada
  • Open Work Permit
  • International Experience

Types of Canada Work Permits

Canada has seven types of work permits and different types of visas through which candidates can apply to work. These work permits are:


  • Temporary Foreign Worker Program
  • Intra-Company Transfers
  • LMIA Required
  • LMIA Exempt
  • Business Visitors
  • IEC Canada
  • Post-Graduation Work Permits
  • Open Work Permits

LMIA Canada

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is essential for candidates who want to migrate to work in Canada. A positive LMIA report helps to enter the local job market of Canada. Candidate needs to apply through Employment and Social Development Canada and Service Canada.

Canada Open Work Permit

An employer-specific work permit, as the name suggests, is a permit that allows you to work for a specific employer. While the employer-specific work permit pertains to a single employer, the open work permit can come with certain conditions that will be written on it. These include:


  • Type of work
  • Places where you can work
  • Duration of work

IEC Canada

IEC, commonly referred to as International Experience Canada, allows applicants to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years. There are 3 types of work and travel experiences in Canada, namely:


  • Working Holiday
  • Young Professionals
  • International Co-op (Internship)

Why Canada Work Visa?

  • 1 million job vacancies in Canada
    • Issued 600,000+ Canada work permits
  • Earn an average salary of CAD 50,000 to 60,000
  • Relaxed Work Policies for Skilled Workers
  • Work 40 hours per week
  • 25 paid leaves every year
  • Average salaries per hour increased to 7.5%

  • Work Permit Requirements

    Requirements

  • Work Permit Eligibility

    Eligibility requirements

  • Work Permit Processing Time

    Processing Time

Work Permit Requirements

List of forms required
The complete checklists of forms that are to be submitted for a Canada work visa are as follows:

  • Application for Work Permit made Outside of Canada (IMM 1295)
  • Family Information (IMM 5707)
  • Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409)
  • Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)
  • Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475)
  • Offer of Employment to a Foreign National Exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (IMM 5802)

List of documents required
The complete checklists of documents that are to be submitted for a Canada work visa are as follows:

  • Proof of payment
  • A photocopy of the information page of your valid passport or travel document
  • Two photos
  • Proof of current immigration status
  • Photocopy of your Marriage license or Certificate, if applicable
  • Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
  • Proof of employer compliance fee payment
  • Valid Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) if working in Quebec with an LMIA
  • If applying for a post-graduation work permit: Proof of study program requirements
  • For provincial nominees: Federal-provincial agreements overview [R204(c) – T13]
  • Other additional requirements

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Work Permit Eligibility

Irrespective of the work permit you are applying for, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. These include:

  • Age: Below 45 years
  • Valid job offer letter issued by a Canadian employer with a positive LMIA
  • Minimum of 2 years of skilled work experience under NOC category of TEER Level 0, 1, 2, or 3

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Work Permit Processing Time

Canada Work Permit processing time varies from 3-4 months for overseas applicants. Because it depends on the type of work permit you choose to apply for. The government of Canada allows immigration for family members under the dependent work permit category.

You may be entitled to take your spouse and children to Canada if you obtain a job offer from a Canadian employer and have an open work permit. Your children will be eligible to attend Canadian educational institutions without having to get separate study permits. Your spouse will also be able to apply for an open work permit to work in Canada.

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Canada Work Permit Process

Identify your occupation's National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. This code helps determine eligibility for specific immigration programs.