Canadian Work Permits & LMIA

Work Permit Categories

Post Graduate Work Permit

• Canada offers Post Graduate Work Permit to attract international students and retain them as immigrants. Through this work permit, international students can gain valuable work experience in the Canadian labor market upon the successful completion of their post secondary education. A post-graduation work permit may be valid for up to three years, depending on the duration of the study program in Canada completed by the applicant.

Spousal Open Work Permit

• If your spouse is working or studying in Canada, you may be eligible for a spousal open work permit.

LMIA based Work Permit

• A Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada needs to get before hiring a foreign worker. It is a proof that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job and the employer was not able to find a Canadian worker or permanent resident to perform the duties required for the job. An employer will need a positive or a neutral LMIA to be issued by Employment and Social Development (ESDC).

LMIA Exempt Work Permit

• There are situations where the need for an LMIA may be waived. Under the International Mobility Program, Canadian employers can hire temporary foreign workers without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Also, skilled workers from certain countries and occupations that share international agreements with Canada are exempt from LMIA requirements in order to obtain a work permit.

If you wish to know which LMIA-exempt category may be best for your employer or employee, contact us now and we will help you determine which one suits your profile.