Per Statistics Canada, Immigration has always been the driving force behind Canada’s labour supply. Furthermore, in the 2010s, immigrant workers accounted for 84% of the growth in the total labour force. There are multiple work permit pathways with some leading to Permanent Residency. Get in touch with us today to discover your options and we will be happy to assist you in achieving your Canadian immigration goals.
LABOUR MARKET IMPACT ASSESSMENT (LMIA) & LMIA – EXEMPT
The standard work permit process is a two-step process as opposed to common belief that people must simply apply for a work permit. In the first step, the employer applies for an LMIA and in the second step, the employee applies for the work permit.
Per IRCC, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job.
There are other work permit categories that bypass the LMIA step. These are called International Mobility Programs. Contact us to learn more.
FREE TRADE AGREEMENT – WORK PERMIT
Canada has free trade agreements with certain countries including the United States, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Korea among others. If you are a citizen of one of these countries, and you have a valid job offer in Canada, you may be eligible to apply for an LMIA-exempt work permit. Contact us to learn more and find out if you are eligible.
OPEN WORK PERMIT
Unlike a standard work permit, an open work permit is not restrictive to occupation, location or employer. You will not need an LMIA in order to obtain an open work permit.
Some of the eligible candidates for an open work permit are:
Book a consultation with us to find out if you qualify for an open work permit.
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