Work Permit
Canadian Work Permit is provided to the skilled workers who hold a valid job offer from Canada. However, a work permit doesn’t make you the permanent resident of Canada.
Before you apply for a work permit, you need to have the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) approved employment letter from a Canadian employer. It is necessary to meet the eligibility criteria to apply for work permit in Canada.
There are two different types of work permits:
- Open Work Permit
- Employer Specific Work Permit
Open Work Permit:
With an open work permit, a foreign worker is allowed to work for any employer in Canada except those who have failed to comply with the employment standards or businesses. You don’t need a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in order to apply.
You may be eligible for an open work permit if you are in one of the following situations:
- Permanent residence applicants who have applied to an office in Canada,
- Dependent family members of some permanent residence applicants,
- Spouses and common-law partners of some workers and international students,
- Refugees, refugee claimants, protected persons and their family members,
- Some temporary resident permit holders, or
- Some young workers participating in special programs.
Employer-Specific Work Permit:
An employer-specific work permit allows a foreign worker to work for a specific employer for the specific time period. In this, you would need a positive LMIA to prove that there is no Canadian citizen or permanent resident available for the job.
General Requirements:
- Obtain an employment offer (LMIA approved) from an approved employer in Canada.
- Convince the immigration officer that you will leave the country once your work permit expires.
- Must not have any serious medical condition.
- Must have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family members (if any).
- Must not have any criminal record.
Highlights:
- Allows you to invite your family to stay with you
- Allows your family to work and study in Canada
- Allows you to stay and work in Canada
- After spending sufficient time in Canada, you can opt for permanent residency.
Vulnerable Open Work Permit ( VOWP )
Open work permit for vulnerable foreign workers who are victims of abuse. LEARN MORE
Fees:
Initial Deposit – $450 CAD
Once the permit approves – $550 CAD
