Work

Canada has opportunities for skilled foreign workers and professionals to come to Canada to work temporarily or permanently. Mainly, there are two categories of foreign workers. Those who are in need of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and those who are exempt from needing an LMIA.

If a Labor Market Impact Assessment is needed, then the foreign worker falls under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. If you are LMIA exempt, then you are under the International Mobility Program (IMP). In whichever case, a work permit is needed for foreign nationals to come to Canada to work temporarily.

A Work Permit is a document issued by IRCC that allows an individual to work legally

The steps below need to be followed if you want to work temporarily in Canada:

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Step 1: If required, the employer applies for an LMIA

Click here to view cases where an LMIA may not be required

Step 2: Your Employer provides a valid job offer

This job offer letter must include the following information

• Job title and job duties
• Salary and any deductions from your salary
• Conditions of your employment e.g. work hours
• Requirements of the job position (if applicable) i.e. professional credentials, education, skills, licenses etc.
• Contact information of employer i.e. name, address and telephone number

Step 3: Apply for a Work Permit

CIS provide expert service that can help you through the whole process

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)- International Students

CIS can assess your profile to see if you meet the requirement and guide you through the process.