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Opportunity and freedom are hallmarks of Canada. Several pathways may be available to you in order to obtain a work permit. You can obtain permanent residency (PR) in Canada by gaining work experience. Contact us today to discover your employment options and to learn more about your eligibility for work permits. We are here to assist you at every stage of your Canadian immigration process.
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LABOUR MARKET IMPACT ASSESSMENT (LMIA) & LMIA - EXEMPT
To obtain a work permit in Canada, foreign nationals are generally required to have an offer of employment from a Canadian employer. Potential employers may need to complete a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before applying for a work permit. An LMIA is used to prove that a foreign worker is needed for a specific job; no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available.
Some employees are eligible for LMIA-exempt work permits with the support of their employer. There are several programs that are LMIA-exempt. Among them are the French Mobility Program, intra-company transfers, and reciprocal work permits.
INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER WORK PERMIT
The intra-company transfer takes place when an employee of an international company is deemed necessary for the organization's Canadian branch or location. The employee can then be transferred to the employer's Canadian location and permitted to work there. No LMIA is required for this transfer.
OPEN WORK PERMIT
With an open work permit, you can work in almost any occupation across Canada. It is possible to obtain an open work permit in several ways. A 25-year-old can apply if they wish to work and travel in Canada for a year, or a spouse of an international student may apply.
Get in touch with our HRUC team for a consultation to see if you qualify for an open work permit.
EXEMPT FROM A WORK PERMIT
Temporary workers are exempt from the requirements for obtaining a work permit as outlined in Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. You must meet specific requirements in order to be exempt from a work permit, including working in a specific occupation and receiving support from a Canadian employer.
Contact our HRUC team for a consultation to determine whether you qualify for an exemption.
