Foreign nationals wishing to work in Canada temporarily usually require a work permit.Two of the main programs through which work permits are issued are the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP).

 

The TFWP offers work permits for candidates whose employers obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).IMP work permits do not require a positive LMIA. They do require the employer to submit an employment offer under their employer portal.Canada issues two types of work permits: employer-specific work permits and open work permits.

 

 Employer-Specific Work Permit:

 

An employer-specific work permit includes conditions such as:

• Name of a specific employer,
• How long a candidate can work,
• The location of a candidate’s work.
• Candidates applying for an employer-specific work permit must have from their employer a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an offer of employment before applying.
• Certain occupations are exempt from the work permit requirement.

 

Elligibility Criteria:

• Job Offer: Generally, you'll need a job offer from a Canadian employer to apply for a work permit.
• Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA): In some cases, employers may need to get an LMIA before hiring a foreign worker to fill a job vacancy.
• Temporary Resident Visa (TRV): Depending on your nationality, you might need a TRV to enter Canada along with your work permit.