Canadian Work Permit

Work Permit

Those working in Canada enjoy a lot of benefits and privileges, and this is exactly the reason why many want to live and work in the country. The workers in Canada have higher salaries and better workers’ rights, all of which make Canada the best destination for workers from across the world. Obtaining a job offer from a Canadian employer makes it all the easier for a foreign worker to come to and work in Canada.

How to obtain a Canadian work permit?

The following steps are involved in obtaining a Canadian work permit:

• Apply for a job in Canada
• Get a job offer from an employer in Canada
• The employer applies for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
• Apply for a Canada work permit
• Start working in Canada

ImmiLaw Immigration helps clients obtain a work permit and start working in Canada. However, we do not actively secure jobs for clients as we are not a recruiting agency.

Canadian work permit:

Advantages

The most crucial advantage that a Canadian work permit is that it helps the holder arrive in Canada faster. Under some categories, the work permit holder is allowed to bring their spouse and dependent children. These family members might also be entitled to open work permits so that they may also work in Canada.

Disadvantages

A Canadian work permit is offered for a specific position. If the holder wants to change their job, they will have to apply for a work permit. Moreover, the validity of the work permit is temporary and comes with an end date.

It is possible to renew a work permit, but the work permit will not give you a permanent status. However, Canadian work experience helps work permit holders to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

Most of the Canadian Work Permits require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). It is a petition submitted by a Canadian employer to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada /Service Canada to bring a foreign worker to Canada. It is up to the discretion of HRSDC/Service Canada to determine if bringing a foreign worker will have a negative or positive impact on Canada’s labour market. This is determined on a number of factors, the most important being if there is a suitable Canadian Citizen or (PR) Permanent Resident to fill the position.