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Canada Work Visa Information
Temporary Residence in Canada |
Do you plan to work in Canada? Do you have a Job Offer in Canada?
Or are you an intercompany transfer applicant being transferred to your company's
Canadian office? Do you want to establish a new business in Canada?
A Canada Work Visa may be for you! |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Canada Work Visas
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Question: What is a Canada Work Visa?
Answer: Canada Work Visa or Canada Work Permit is a document issued by the
Canadian government that allows a foreigner such as US Citizen to legally work in
Canada for a temporary period of time.
Question: Do all foreigners require a Canada Work Visa?
Answer: No. There are certain persons who are EXEMPT or do not require Canada Work
Visas (subject to certain conditions):
- Foreign Diplomats
- Military Personnel
- Clergy
- Performing Artists (under certain circumstances)
- Athletes
- Artists
- Ship or Truck Personnel
- Designated Foreign Buyers and Sellers
Note: There are other exemptions that are found in the Canadian Immigration Regulations.
Question: What if I need a Canada Work Visa? How Do I get a Work Permit for
Canada issued to me?
Answer: Generally, there is a two step procedure involved in obtaining a Canada work Visa?
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Step 1: Get a A Labor Market Opinion (LMO) letter from Service Canada
(formally HRSDC)
Before applying for a Canada Work Visa, most cases, you need to obtain a Labor Market Option
(LMO) from Service Canada (formally HRSDC) The procedure involved in obtaining an LMO from
Service Canada is that the prospective Canadian employer applies for approval of the job
offer to the foreign worker. Service Canada will issue the LMO approval or confirmation IF
they are satisfied that there are no Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents who
are qualified for and willing to fill the position offered by a foreign worker OR that the
foreign worker will train Canadians during his or her employment in Canada. Typically, the
prospective employer must demonstrate to Service Canada that it has made efforts to recruit
a Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident for the position but had not been successful
in finding a suitable Canadian candidate. The Canadian employer will often be required to
advertise for the position offered to the foreign worker. If Service Canada is satisfied that
the prospective employer has made best efforts to hire a local worker, they will "Confirm"
the offer of employment to the foreign worker and issue and LMO letter.
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Step 2. Application for Canadian Work Visa
Once the LMO has been issued by Service Canada, the foreign worker will be invited to apply
for a Canadian Work Visa or Canadian Work Permit at a Canadian Consulate, Embassy or High
Commission outside of Canada. In some cases, the foreign worker will be required to attend at
an interview with a visa officer. If the visa officer is satisfied that the foreign worker's
employment will not adversely effect employment in Canada for Canadians, and that the foreign
worker qualifies for the position, then a Canada Work Permit will be issued.
Note: In some cases, applicants from certain countries will be required to undergo
medical examinations.
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Are you a Canadian Employer Hiring a Foreign Worker? Do you
need an LMO for your prospective employee?
Contact Niren and Associates Toronto Immigration Lawyers at
416-410-7484 or Toll Free at 1-866-929-0991 for more
information about how we can get you that LMO letter!
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Exemptions from Service Canada LMO Applications: Fast Track
Processing for Canada Work Visas
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Not Everyone requires an LMO to get a Canada Work Visa. There are certain
occupations which do not require an LMO from Service Canada such as:
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Need more information about Canada Work Visas?
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Call Niren and Associates Toronto Immigration Lawyers at
416-410-7484 or Toll Free at 1-866-929-0991 or
email us at info@visaplace.com
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Are you Canadian and wish to go to the U.S?
VisaPlace.com also has designed a special section just for Canadians who are
interested in working in the U.S. Check out our section on U.S Immigration for
Canadians and see what NAFTA can do for you!
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