WORKING VISA

Each year, around 200,000 foreign-skilled workers come to work in Canada on Temporary Work Permits. Canadian work permits also known as, Canadian work visas, make provisions for working in Canada without the need to undergo points-based assessments. In order to work in Canada on a Canadian work visa, foreign-skilled workers must have an offer of employment from a Canadian employer and be granted a Labor Market. In this scenario, the provincial nominee program sets in base on the OID occupation in demand.

  • • Find a job in Canada that is eligible to be filled by a non-Canadian. Depending on the occupation, this may mean obtaining proof of a positive labor market opinion for the position. This means that the authorities have assessed the position and determined that it may be filled by a foreign worker. The prospective employer is responsible for obtaining this status in the open position. A letter confirming positive labor market opinion is required for any positions that fall into that category and may be obtained from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC).
  • • Satisfy an officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your employment and that you have reasons to go back
  • • You must have evidence that you meet the requirements of the job. Proof may include educational requirements or past work experience outlined in a resume.
  • • Show that you have enough money during your stay in Canada to take care of yourself and your family members and to return home,
  • • You must be law-abiding and have no record of criminal activity,
  • • You should be in good health,
  • • You should not be a danger to the security of Canada,
  • • If your documents are in a language other than English or French, they should be translated in English
  • • Provide any additional documents requested by the officer to establish your admissibility.

    • A properly completed form along with all the required documentation will make your application a lot smoother. No one wants their application delayed or worse denied.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    After completing an application, how long does it take to receive a work visa for Canada?
    Unfortunately, we cannot know the exact processing time because each work permit application is decided on an individual basis.
    Are the terms Canada Work Visa and Canada Work Permit the same?
    Yes, the terms can be used interchangeably to describe a temporary visa granted by the Canadian government to workers.
    Do I need a job offer in order to get a work permit?
    For the most part, you will need to have a job offer before you can obtain a work permit for Canada. A company sponsorship is a crucial aspect of your application process. However, there are exceptions like open work permits.
    Can an America work in Canada?
    Yes! An American citizen can apply for a Canadian work visa
    Do you have a Canadian job offer and need a Work Permit?
    In almost all cases, individuals with a job offer from a Canadian employer must secure a Temporary Work Permit to perform work in Canada. A Temporary Work Permit may be issued for a period of time ranging from a few days to a few years. In most cases, the process of applying for a Work Permit is twofold. First, the Canadian employer must receive government permission to hire outside Canada. Once this permission has been granted, the designated employee must apply for and receive hi or her Work Permit. A Work Permit granted for a specific job in Canada will be tied to that job. Consequently, an employee may only work for the employer specified on his or her Work Permit. If he or she finds different employment and does not yet have permanent resident status, he or she must apply for and receive a new Work Permit before performing another job in Canada. There are a number of different ways to secure a Work Permit. Depending on one’s nationality, occupation, and intended work in Canada, there may be possibilities for expediting the process.
  • For Canadian immigration purposes, "work" is defined as an activity for which remuneration is earned or as an activity that competes directly with activities of Canadian citizens or permanent residents in the Canadian labor market.
  • Canadian immigration authorities require a Work Permit to be issued for a limited number of work-related activities in Canada.
  • A job offer from a Canadian employer is usually a prerequisite to receiving a Canadian Work Permit.
  • In some instances, Canadian immigration regulations allow for an open work permit, which is not employer-specific.
  • Work Permits are always temporary in nature, but can often be extended from inside Canada.
  • Normally, Work Permits will only be granted by Canadian immigration authorities if supported by a positive "Labor Market Impact Assessment" (LMIA) letter issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), indicating that the proposed employment will not adversely affect Canadian workers.

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