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WORK IN CANADA
(LMIA) is an important step in getting a temporary work permit in Canada.
Generally, workers such as business travelers, company transfers, caregivers, agricultural workers, temporary workers, and international experience Canada (IEC) participants mostly require a work permit to work in Canada.
- Overall, the type of work you do will determine whether or not you require a work permit to work in Canada.
- There are two types of work permits in Canada—open and employer-specific—it is important to ensure that you are applying for the right one.
- Do you have a job offer or your LMIA confirmation letter?
- Are you a recent graduate of a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)?
- Do you have your transcript and an official letter from your DLI? Are you ready to apply for your post-graduation work permit? Canada relies on temporary foreign workers to fill critical labor shortages and contribute key skills to the work force. On average nearly half a million work permit holders are employed across Canada each year. In every sector from healthcare, Information Technology (IT) to agriculture, there are opportunities for everyone.
Work permits are generally employer specific, meaning you must work for the employer indicated on your work permit. For that your employer must first obtain a positive LMIA (if required).
However, work permits are also available in certain cases, in particular:
- For a recent graduate of a DLI and PGWP eligible program.
- For a PR applicant in Canada (or are the dependent family member of PR applicant).
- For the spouse or common law partner of a skilled worker or international student.
- For a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person, or their family member.
- For post-secondary co-op work permits
In most cases the employer needs a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to support the job offer rolled out to a foreign national; however, some jobs do not need a LMIA.