Canada Work Permit

A permit to work in Canada is granted to a person who is not a Canadian permanent resident or a Canadian citizen. It is valid for a specific time period and specified job. It is designed for international skilled workers with a job offer from a Canadian firm. It does not guarantee lifelong Canadian stay but valid for the period of employment contract/job offer.

Why Work in Canada?

People with varied skills move to Canada for many positive reasons such as work environment, high wages, world class cities and high living standards.

High potential and competitive working conditions

Safe cities with a sense of security

High quality education

World class health care system

Renowned workers rights

 How to Get a Work Visa for Canada

An individual requires a written contract or job offer from a Canadian employer.

Canadian employer requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for hiring a foreign worker.

 Documentary evidence is required to ensure you meet the job offer’s requirements.

Application processing time can vary from 2 months to an average of 9 months. 

Types of work permits 

Most people need a work permit to work in Canada. If you’re not sure if you need one, find out if you need a work permit.

There are 2 types of Canada Work Permits: open work permits and employer-specific work permits.

1 Open work permits

An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:

who is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions or

who regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages

2 Employer-specific work permits

An employer-specific work permit allows you to work according to the conditions on your work permit, which include:

the name of the employer you can work for

how long you can work

the location where you can work (if applicable)

Why Choose Global Visas Immigration?

Our work permit consultants Calgary, Alberta offer unmatched guidance for best possible documentation. Our team assists you throughout the work visa application process till you get your visa.

Expert advice on complete process stage wise

Visa documentation*

Provide you the document checklist stage-wise and assisting you with the requisites and the alternatives upon receiving the signed service agreement copy

Provide documents samples and assist you with inputs wherever necessary

Corresponding with the department,on your behalf, if required

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