Work Permits

Canada admits over 90,000 temporary foreign workers each year. Temporary workers help fill Canada’s labour shortage. Most temporary workers require work authorization, but some do not.

Requirements:

To apply for a Canada work permit, you must meet the following general requirements:

• Receive a job offer from a Canadian employer in a qualifying occupation;
• Obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (your employer must do this)
• Satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized period;
• Show that you have enough money to support yourself and any accompanying family members for the duration of your stay in Canada;
• Prove that you have no criminal history, or any serious medical conditions.

Special Categories of Workers

Some workers have additional specific requirements that they must meet before they are eligible for a Canada work permit. The following occupations have their own special requirements:

• Information Technology Workers
• Live-in Caregivers
• Business People

Work Permit FAQ

Additional Information

Canadian Employers

• Canadian employers who wish to fill immediate skills and labour shortages may hire a temporary foreign worker for the position. As an employer you must meet the following basic requirements before hiring a foreign worker:
• You must demonstrate that you have made reasonable efforts to find and employ Canadian citizens and/or permanent residents for the position being offered.
• You must provide the foreign worker with a genuine job offer and proper working conditions including paying the foreign worker the prevailing wage for the position offered.
• You must apply for and receive a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

There are many options for Canadian employers looking to hire foreign workers for either temporary or permanent work in Canada. Can-Am Immigration can assist Canadian employers in obtaining a positive LMIA and getting a Canada work permit for foreign workers. Additionally, if you have temporary foreign workers to whom you wish to offer full-time employment, we can assist you in the immigration process for these workers. If you are a Canadian employer who wishes to hire foreign workers, click here for more information.

Work Permit Options

There are several different categories for foreign workers who wish to apply for a Canada work permit.

• Foreign workers with a job offer from a Canadian employer with a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) may apply for a Canada work permit.
• If you are currently working in Canada for a Canadian employer and have a job offer from another employer, you must apply for a new work permit to extend your stay and change conditions in Canada.
• If you are working for a Canadian company with a foreign office outside of Canada and your employer requests to transfer you to an office within Canada, you may apply for a Canada work permit as long as your Canadian employer obtains a positive LMO to hire foreign workers.
• International students who have graduated from a Canadian institution may qualify for an open work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. If you are a student who wishes to work and study in Canada, you may apply for a Canada work permit as well.

In any of these cases, a Canada work permit is required before you may legally begin working in Canada. However, the route by which you must obtain your Canada work permit may vary depending on the situation. To prevent any errors on your work permit application, we recommend you speak with an immigration consultant to assess the best way to start the process of your Canada work permit application.

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