How to get a work permit in Canada?
The process for obtaining a work permit in Canada varies greatly depending on which type of permit a person is applying for. For instance, as part of their study permit authorization, a foreign student studying in Canada is sometimes automatically given permission to work part-time.
For the majority of closed work permit applications, the foreign applicant must have a formal job offer from a Canadian employer that is accompanied by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Even individuals who are exempt from the LMIA or who are not required to get a work visa should be aware of the special paperwork they must prepare to guarantee they are admitted to Canada. A closed (limited) work permit and an open work permit are the two main ways to get a work permit in Canada.
A specific employer and location tie the worker to a closed work permit unless the worker changes the permit.
Is it possible to include my family on my work permit
application?
If you request an employer-supported work visa, your partner and children can accompany you to Canada.
Children of school age in Canada can attend schools without a separate study visa. The open work permit, allowing your spouse or partner to work for any employer in Canada, may also be available to you.
What kind of documentation is needed to apply for a
work permit in Canada?
Depending on the sort of work visa you’ve applied for, you may need more documentation in Canada. The following records may need to be submitted with the application for a work permit:
- Completed application forms
- Evidence of Canadian residency (if applicable)
- Family member’s proof of status (if applicable)
- Labour Market Impact Assessment (if applicable)
- Written offer of employment (if applicable)
- CV or resume
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Proof that you meet the job requirements
- A current copy of your passport, copies of your academic qualifications, and the results of any required medical exams
- Evidence of financial means to stay in Canada and return to home country
- Recent passport-sized photos
Advantages of working in Canada
Benefits of working in Canada are numerous. Canadian labor laws make sure that workplaces are very safe and that all businesses go by particular rules and laws to protect the welfare of their staff. Canadian employers offer competitive salaries and legally have to pay foreign workers the same as Canadians. Contact us.
Finally, certain Canadian work licenses allow the worker’s spouse and children to travel with them. Having Canadian work experience may boost a foreign national’s eligibility for a variety of Canadian permanent residence schemes, which is a significant advantage for people looking to immigrate to Canada permanently. Canadian work experience rewards individuals through the following programs to varying degrees:
- Express Entry
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- Quebec Immigration Programs
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program