Foreign workers need to obtain a Temporary Work Permit in order to work temporarily in Canada. An offer of employment from a Canadian business is typically necessary for many international workers.
A work permit is necessary if you wish to immigrate to Canada in order to work. Travia Immigration Consulting verifies that the temporary job offer satisfies all requirements set forth by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by going over every detail of the offer. We go over:
- The position that is being offered;
- the individual's credentials in relation to the job offer;
- the nation of citizenship of the individual;
- the nation where the individual currently resides;
- The jurisdiction in Canada where this work will be performed; and
- If there are any license requirements for the position
The application process for a work permit consists of multiple steps. The need for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada may also depend on the citizenship of the foreign worker.
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If required, the employer requests a labor market impact assessment.
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Employer makes offer of temporary position
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Foreign Worker applies for Work Permit.
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A work permit is given out.
What services do you offer for work permits?
We start by looking over your case and determining whether you qualify for any of the other Canadian Work Programs. We also evaluate your application’s chances of success.
The next step will be to validate that you meet the requirements for a job offer confirmation set forth by the Canadian National Occupation Classification (NOC) system and that the job offer and the Canadian company are eligible for employment.
We then get the application paperwork ready. Verification and cross-referencing of all data on forms are required for this. In order to support your application and guarantee its success, we also provide guidance on which crucial documents are needed.
- Our Work Permit Services Incorporate:
- creating thorough cover letters that demonstrate how the requirements have been satisfied in order to confirm a job offer;
- creating thorough cover letters that showcase your qualifications for the role;
- quickly submitting the applications to the relevant government offices;
- keeping an eye on the applications that are being processed and their processing times in comparison to other files we have sent to the same offices;
- notifying a certain office if there are any delays in the applications' processing; and
- Credential verification and the issue of a Canada Work Permit
One excellent option to obtain the expertise required to remain permanently in Canada is through employment. After your matter has been resolved, we will decide how best to move forward (i.e. application for Permanent Residence, Work Permit renewal, etc.).
Impact assessments of the labor market
In Canada, acquiring a work permit requires first completing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). When hiring a foreign worker, a Canadian employer may need to provide the LMIA. In Canada, the majority of labor will need an LMIA; however, some jobs are exempt.
An LMIA that is positive will demonstrate the requirement for a foreign worker to cover the position. It will also demonstrate the lack of available Canadian workers for the position. A confirmation letter is another term for a positive LMIA.
The procedure entails a four-week hiring process in addition to documentation demonstrating that the company is a legitimate Canadian enterprise with active owner participation. Travia Immigration Consulting Inc. can help with the application for a work permit that follows the LMIA procedure. Under the Express Entry system, obtaining Permanent Residency in Canada frequently requires a good LMIA.
WORK UNDER PERMITS
There are several circumstances in which someone can work in Canada without obtaining a Temporary Work Permit. Even if someone is allowed to work without a work permit, they could still need a temporary resident visa in order to enter Canada.
- It has been determined that in the following situations, foreign nationals may work in Canada without a work permit:
- Coach or Athlete
- Investigator for Aviation Incidents or Accidents
- Business Travelers
- Inspector of Civil Aviation
- Organizer of a Convention
- Member of the Crew
- Provider of Emergency Services
- Assessor and Examiner
- Expert Testimony or Investigator
- A foreign representative's family
- Representative or Officer of the Foreign Government
- Medical Student
- Judge, arbitrator, or equivalent official
- Military Individuals
- Reporter for News or Media and Film Teams
- An employee or producer who works on advertisements
- Artist in Performance
- Speaker in Public
- Spiritual Guide
- Temporary Highly-skilled Employee
- Temporary Investigator
- Student Employed on or Off Campus
EXEMPT WORK PERMITS FOR LMIA
There are numerous exceptions to the rule that many foreign nationals must have an LMIA in order for their work permit to be supported. Work permits exempt from the LMIA are granted in accordance with Canadian public policies, international agreements, projected benefits to Canadians, and other particular initiatives.
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) grant the IRCC the regulatory authority to grant a work permit for temporary occupations without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), as stated in the following sections.
- R204: Free trade agreements between Canada and other countries
- The Canada-Mexico-USA Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA)
- Trade in Services General Agreement (GATS)
- Trade and Economic Comprehensive Agreement (CETA)
- Comprehensive and Forward-Looking Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTP)
- R204: International Non-Trade Agreements between Canada and Other Countries
- Information and Telecommunication Services for Airlines (SITA)
- Association for International Air Transport (IATA)
- R205: Public policy, research, competitiveness, reciprocal employment, charitable or religious work, and Canadian interests
- R206: No other sources of assistance (such as individuals with unenforceable removal orders and those who are refugees)
- R207: Canadian applicants for permanent residency (spouses or common-law partners, for example)
- R208: Motivated by human needs
- Employers are able to bypass the drawn-out and complicated LMIA procedure by following certain laws. The following categories of work permits are exempt:
- a work permit for an entrepreneur on a start-up visa provided they have no intention of moving to Canada;
- a work permit for the principal employees of the recently established visa office;
- Work permits under Canada's international agreements and non-trade-related agreements, as well as the International Mobility Program (IMP), for workers of foreign organizations having divisions in Canada;
- Permit to work for professionals providing after-sales service (installation, maintenance, or repair of commercial or industrial equipment); it consists of:
Work permits under NAFTA
Citizens of the United States and Mexico are permitted to work in Canada without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and, in certain cases, without a work permit thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). For the positions in Canada to be eligible for these NAFTA exemptions, they need to fulfill specific requirements.
- Business visitors to Canada are not required to get a work permit or an LMIA, if they can demonstrate that they will not be entering the Canadian labour market by fulfilling certain requirements.
- While not subject to the LMIA requirement, business professionals, intra-company transferees, traders, and investors do need a work permit.
A NAFTA Work Permit can be obtained by individuals in a variety of professions, such as accountants, engineers, lawyers, social workers, dentists, physicians, pharmacists, college or university instructors, chemists, and more.
You can get assistance from Travia Immigration Consulting putting together a NAFTA Worker’s package to present to the IRCC or a CBSA officer at a border entry.