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 foreign person with a closed work permit must continue to work for the same employer at the same location unless their work permit is changed since closed work permits are linked to specific employers.
Is it possible to include my family on my work permit
application?
Your partner as well as your children may be permitted to go with you to Canada if you are requesting an employer-supported work visa.
Your children may attend Canadian educational institutions without needing a separate study visa if they are of school age and are present in Canada. 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. Additionally, Canadian salaries are competitive, and it is obliged by law to provide foreign workers pay that is on level with that of Canadians.
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. The importance of Canadian work experience is rewarded through the following programs to varied 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