Work Permit
A foreign national must apply for a work permit to work in Canada. Work permits are essential for individuals seeking employment, offering access to a robust job market and competitive salaries. These permits support a range of professions, ensuring that skilled workers can contribute to the Canadian economy while enjoying benefits like healthcare, paid leave, and a high quality of life.
Why Work Visa for Canada
- Over 1 million job vacancies in Canada
- More than 600,000 work permits issued
- Average salary ranges from CAD 50,000 to 60,000
- Flexible work policies for skilled workers
- Standard 40-hour workweek
- 25 paid leaves annually
- Hourly wages increased by 7.5% on average
Spousal Open Work Permit
Full-time students’ spouses or common-law partners may apply for an open work permit if they have a valid study permit. The international student’s spouse or common-law partner can work if they have an open work permit. Your spouse or partner can apply without a job offer, and his or her permit will be good for the same amount of time as your study permit. This is a great way for your spouse or common-law partner to get involved in the neighbourhood, obtain useful work experience, and make some additional cash. It is also possible to apply for spouse work permit at the same time applying for your initial study permit outside of canada.
LMIA
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. A positive LMIA is sometimes called a confirmation letter. Once an employer gets the LMIA, the worker can apply for a work permit.
Worker Class
• Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), foreign workers are generally required to have a genuine job offer from a Canadian employer who has obtained an LMIA and a work permit.
The program objective is to assist employers who have demonstrated a need to fill jobs for which there are no qualified Canadians.
• International Mobility Program (IMP)
Temporary workers under the International Mobility Program (IMP), for example business workers, may or may not require a work permit depending on the reason and type of work to be performed, and there is generally an exemption for the employer from having to obtain an LMIA. This is because the objectives of the two programs are distinct, and consequently so are the program requirements. The program objective is to advance and enhance Canadas broad economiciand cultural national interests.
• Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Students can receive an open work permit through the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program after graduating from qualifying Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) and gaining meaningful Canadian work experience. Depending on the length of the study programme, a post-graduation work visa may be granted for a minimum of 8 months and a maximum of 3 years.
How Pitch Immigration can Help You?
Pitch Immigration can assist you with the Canada work visa process by providing expert guidance on eligibility requirements, helping you prepare and submit your application, offering advice on job search and employer sponsorship, and ensuring compliance with Canadian immigration laws and regulations. Our support can increase your chances of obtaining a work visa efficiently and successfully.
For those looking to gain valuable work experience while studying, obtaining a work permit is essential. At Pitch Immigration, we provide comprehensive assistance with the process, ensuring that you can legally work in Canada while pursuing your education. Our expert guidance helps you navigate the requirements, making it easier to balance your academic and professional goals.
Eligibility requirements for a Canada work visa typically include having a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, proving that you will leave Canada when your work permit expires, demonstrating that you have enough funds to support yourself and any accompanying family members, and meeting health and character requirements.
The processing time for a Canada work visa can vary depending on factors such as the type of work permit, the applicant’s country of residence, and the completeness of the application. Typically, the processing time ranges from a few weeks to several months on average.
Yes, you can bring your family members with you on a Canada work visa. Spouses or common-law partners may be eligible for an open work permit, and dependent children can study in Canada. Each family member must meet the visa requirements.
In most cases, yes, you need a valid job offer from a Canadian employer to apply for a work visa. However, there are exceptions such as open work permits, which do not require a job offer and are available under specific programs like the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) and the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.
Yes, you can apply to extend your work visa while you are in Canada. You must apply before your current work permit expires, and you may need to provide a new job offer and other supporting documents. Extensions are granted based on eligibility and compliance with immigration regulations.