WORK IN CANADA CANADIAN WORK PERMIT & VISA PROCESS
A work permit is a legal document that permits a foreign national to engage in employment opportunities inside Canada. Canada issues about half a million work permits every year to temporary foreign workers from across the world. Canada offers many employment opportunities, making it a prime destination for many foreign nationals. Working in Canada can also open doors for you to immigrate to the country permanently.
Who Is Eligible To Work In Canada?
- Demonstrate their intention to leave after their work authorization expires.
- Show that they have enough money to support their family in Canada
- Can provide any documents necessary to prove eligibility to enter Canada
Foreign nationals require a work permit to work in Canada. To apply for a work permit, you need a Canadian job offer supported by LMIA. However, there are some exceptions, where the foreign nationals are eligible to apply for a work permit even without an LMIA or job offer, such as a recent graduate from a Canadian Designated Learning Institute or the spouse of a person who is on a Canadian work or study permit. In addition to this, the candidates must also meet the following eligibility requirements:
What can you do with a Canadian work permit?
Your work permit outlines certain restrictions related to your authorization. These restrictions are generally determined on the basis of your type of work permit. Conditions may be regarding the kind of work you can engage in, where you can work, and the duration you can work in Canada. Hence, work permit holders are not permanent residents of Canada and therefore are required to exit the country when their authorized stay ends. However, if you would like to remain in Canada permanently, you can consider other immigration options.
How to obtain a Canadian work permit?
The process to obtain a Canadian work permit can vary depending upon the type of work permit you are applying for. For Example, an international student who is studying in Canada will be authorized to work part-time. Most of the work permit applications require that the foreign national must have a job offer from a Canadian employer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment. Even those exempt from requiring an LMIA or work permit should know the type of documentation they must prepare to enter Canada. Generally, there are two ways to obtain a Canadian work permit.
Closed or restricted work permits mean the foreign national is tied to a specific employer, meaning he should continue working at the same location with the same employer. While in open work permits, there is no such restriction.
If I have a Canadian job offer, can I apply for a work permit?
- Supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment LMIA
- Exempt from requiring an LMIA.
It is not always the case that you are eligible to apply for a work permit if you have a Canadian job offer. There are certain requirements to be considered that will make the job offer valid for work permit applications. To be eligible for a work permit, the job offer must satisfy either of the two conditions:
Can my family be included in my work permit application?
In case you apply for an employer-supported work permit, you can take your spouse and dependent children to Canada along with you. Your children are eligible to attend Canadian educational institutions without needing a separate study permit. Your spouse can also apply for an open work permit to work in Canada.
How much does a Canadian work permit cost?
The processing fee can vary on the basis of the type of work permit. For Example, for a closed work permit, it can be $155 CAD or $255 for an open work permit. Additional fees will apply in specific circumstances, such as restoring a work permit.
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