Overview
One kind of work permit names a single employer, and many of those need that employer to obtain a labour market impact assessment first. Another kind is open and allows work for most employers.
We say which category your job falls into, what the employer has to show, and what is asked of you once that step is complete.
Who this suits
- Workers who have received a job offer
- Employers considering hiring from outside Canada
- Workers extending or changing a permit
What to gather
- The job offer with duties, wages and location
- The employer's registration details and recruitment records
- Education and work history that match the role
- Current permit and passport
How the work unfolds
Identify the permit type
We work out whether the job needs an assessment or falls under another category.
Support the employer step
Where an assessment applies, we explain what the employer prepares and when.
Apply for the permit
We assemble the worker's application and check it against the offer.
Questions about this route
Not freely, on a permit that names one employer. Moving usually calls for a new application, so ask us before you take another job.
No. Some permits need the employer to obtain a labour market impact assessment first, and others do not. We identify which category your job falls under.
Some spouses and partners of workers and students may qualify for a work permit, depending on the main permit holder's situation. We check the current rules for your family.