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Temporary work visas may be issued by the Canadian Government to individuals who have been offered employment within Canada for a set amount of time.
If you have received an offer of temporary employment from a Canadian firm, Immigration Zone Canada will ensure that you follow the proper steps to achieve your temporary work permit. If you have not received an offer of temporary employment, there may still be options open to you.
Do I need a Work Visa (Temporary Work Permit)?
If you are a foreign national (not a Canadian citizen or Permanent resident of Canada) and you wish to work in Canada you would require a Work visa.
There are certain fields of work that may not require any temporary work visas:
Steps to Obtaining Your Temporary Work Permit
The first step to obtaining a temporary work permit is to have an offer of employment from a firm in Canada.
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A letter or offer of employment is a necessary document to be provided by a qualified Canadian employer. An offer of employment must include detailed information regarding the potential employee’s personal info, a job description, salary/compensation, etc. In the case of a temporary work permit, the start and finish date of employment must be clearly outlined.
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Second step is to determine if you require a positive Labour Market Opinion (LMO) by HRSDC. There are certain instances in which you do not require a positive LMO by HRSDC. IZC and / or your employer can help you decide if you need to obtain this documentation.
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HRSDC, or Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, is a division of Government of Canada, dedicated to promoting a prosperous and healthy work environment for all Canadians. HRSDC is responsible for developing employment policies and programs. To learn more visit HRSDC website
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Applicants for temporary work permits not requiring a positive Labour Market Opinion (LMO) by HRSDC are:
· If they fall under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); or other international agreements anchor link to resources page, temporary work permits section.
· If they offer significant benefits to Canadians.
· Here as part of an exchange program or mutual agreement between countries.
· Students applying for co-operative work placement.
·Spouses or partners of a student or work permit holder.
· Arriving in Canada for work that is charitable or religious.
· And, some other specific situations or special categories:
Work Permit option for your spouse or common-law partner
If you are a full time student in a college, university or have a valid study permit or have a valid work permit than your accompanying spouse or common-law partner can apply for an open work permit (no need for a job offer or a LMO from HRSDC). Their permit is valid for the same time period as your study or work permit.
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Business Persons
If you are entering Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or Canada-Chile FTA or Canada-Peru FTA or General Agreement on Trade In Services (GATS). You may be requiring work permit and/ or temporary resident visa even if any of the above trade agreements apply in your case. Contact Immigration Zone Canada for more information
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Live-in Caregivers (in-home caregivers, nannies, au-pair etc.,)
If you meet the requirements to provide care for children, elderly or people with disabilities in private homes without supervision then you can apply for Live-in care giver positions in Canada.
This program gives an opportunity to qualified in-home caregivers, nannies, au pair’s to come and work in Canada on temporary work permits. And, on completing two out of three years as a Live-in-Caregiver they and their family members are eligible for permanent residence in Canada. If you have previous experience and educational qualifications or are interested to find out more about this program Contact Immigration Zone Canada today.
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Information Technology (IT) workers
Canada is currently experiencing critical shortages in its Software Industry. In an effort to make it easier for Canadian firms to fill these shortages, government of Canada has removed the requirement of LMO from HRSDC for IT workers.
If you are a Software Designer or Software Developer or Multimedia Software Developer etc., and have a job offer from your employer you can apply for a Work visa without waiting for an HRSDC LMO. You are an IT professional, find out if you fall in this category, Immigration Zone Canada will be happy to help you.
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No LMO requirement radically shortens the whole process of coming to Canada on a work visa. If you would like to know if any of the exceptions apply to you or if you have any additional questions, please contact Immigration Zone Canada. A certified immigration consultant will be happy to help you.
Third step to obtaining your temporary work permit is to determine what documentation and/or visa you will require to enter and stay in Canada. Some of the requirements are:
· A valid passport
· Job offer letter and file no from HRSDC (if applicable).
· Evidence that you meet the requirements of the job offered.
· If you will be working in Quebec you would require CAQ (Certificat d’Acceptation du Quebec).
· Proof of monetary funds available to maintain yourself and your dependants in Canada
· You may need a medical depending on the job you are applying for.
Immigration Zone Canada will help you with obtaining a work permit and a Temporary Resident Visa. We will also assist you in bringing family members or dependants with you to Canada. And, if your accompanying spouse or common-law partner would like to work while in Canada, this may be achieved through an "open work permit" which does not require an official offer of employment.
In- Canada Work Permits
If you are already in Canada and you or your family member would like to:
Work Permit option for your spouse or common-law partner
If you are a full time student in a college, university or have a valid study permit or have a valid work permit than your accompanying spouse or common-law partner can apply for an open work permit (no need for a job offer or a LMO from HRSDC). Their permit is valid for the same time period as your study or work permit.
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Contact Immigration Zone Canada and we will help you attain your goal.
Have you lost your Temporary Resident Status? What to do?
If you have stayed in Canada longer than you were authorised (permitted) to and are still in Canada, then you are considered to have lost your temporary resident status. You can restore your temporary resident status.Contact Immigration Zone Canada, we can help you.
Restoration of Status
You can restore (regain) your temporary resident status if:
· You have remained in Canada longer than you were authorised for
· Changed employers, type of work, or work location without applying for changing of conditions on your work permit (if specified on work permit).
Contact Immigration Zone Canada and we will help you regain your temporary resident status in Canada.
Many people who arrive in Canada on work visa will apply and qualify for permanent residency. If you wish to apply for permanent residency on arriving in Canada with a temporary work permit, Immigration Zone Canada will help you with this process or see if you are eligible now, fill up the Free Assessment Form.
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