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Effective September 26, Canada will refuse to process Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the Low-Wage Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in metropolitan areas with an unemployment rate of 6% or more!

To work in Canada, you must receive a job offer from a Canadian employer. Depending on your situation, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) may be required. The LMIA is a document that an employer in Canada may need to obtain from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) before hiring a foreign worker. The LMIA should be either neutral or positive and is valid for 18 months. It allows a foreign national to obtain a work permit. Contact us for more information.

An open work permit has the advantage of not being job-specific. A foreign national may therefore not need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and can work anywhere in Canada. This type of work permit is suitable for family members of persons with a valid study permit, dependents of foreign representative, etc. Contact us for more information.

Under the Post Graduate Work Permit Program, students who are about to complete their study programs can apply for an open work permit. It is an LMIA-exempt work permit.

It is issued only once, and graduates of certain designated learning institutions (DLIs) are eligible for this work permit. However, graduation from a DLI doesn’t automatically make you eligible for a PGWP.

Contact us to know if you are eligible for a PGWP.

Explore our FAQs on working in Canada

Working in Canada can also be a pathway to becoming a permanent resident, as it allows you to gain Canadian work experience and boost your eligibility for permanent residence. Many foreigners are seeking employment opportunities in Canada. However, they must be issued a work permit to work legally in Canada.
We cannot assist you with finding a job in Canada. However, we can assist you with a work permit after you gain a job offer from a Canadian employer.
The type of work permit issued to you will determine your work conditions and status in Canada. Always check if you have received an LMIA or an open work permit before you make any decisions. Contact us for more information.
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably changed the traditional setup of the workplace. Employees have been working remotely, and Canadian companies have adjusted to the new reality. You could be able to work for a Canadian employer while residing outside of Canada. However, you must check your taxation and work permit status with the company and if you will need a work permit and a temporary resident visa. Contact us for more information.
A job offer does not guarantee you getting a work permit. Your chances of getting a work permit depend on various factors, and it is approved at the discretion of Canadian immigration officers. Contact us for an assessment.
The type of work permit issued to you will depend on your situation. These are some of the common types of work permits you may need to apply:
  • Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) – This is a job offer from a Canadian employer to work in a specific position. The employer must be eligible to apply for an LMIA.
  • LMIA-Exempt but requiring a job offer or employment contract -  These work permits allow foreign workers to work for a specific employer in one particular position but do not require an LMIA.
  • International Mobility Program (IMP) – No work permit is issued, but authorization must be sought to work under this category under an international non-trade agreement.
  • Intra-Company Transfers – For specialized knowledge and executive/senior managerial position.
  • Open Work Permits (no job offer or LMIA required) – For accompanying spouses, dependents of Temporary Residents of specific categories. There is no need to have a job offer to apply for an open work permit. Contact us for more information.

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