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Work Permit
A Canadian work permit is a document issued by the Canadian government that allows foreign nationals to work in Canada for a specific period of time.
It is usually necessary to have a job offer from a Canadian employer before applying for a work permit.
The process of obtaining a work permit involves several factors, including the need for foreign labor in specific occupations and the employer’s efforts to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
The employer may need to obtain a positive Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to demonstrate that hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact the Canadian labor market.
It’s important to note that a work permit allows individuals to work in Canada temporarily. If someone wishes to live in Canada permanently, they should consider exploring other immigration programs, such as the Canadian permanent resident program.
Permanent residency provides individuals with the opportunity to live, work, and study in Canada on a long-term basis and may eventually lead to Canadian citizenship.
The Canadian work permit can be categorized into two main types:
This type of work permit allows individuals to work for a specific employer in Canada. The work permit is tied to a particular job offer from a specific Canadian employer. To obtain this type of permit, the employer may need to obtain a positive LMIA, which verifies the need to hire a foreign worker and the unavailability of Canadian citizens or permanent residents for the position.
An open work permit allows individuals to work for any employer in Canada, without the need for a specific job offer. It provides greater flexibility as it allows the permit holder to change employers or occupations within Canada.
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