Canadian Work Permit What are my Chances to Secure a Work Permit in Canada? Due to the strict rules and regulations, getting a work visa is not easy. Every year thousands of people apply for work permits, and only a fraction of them [...]

Each visa office abroad may have different procedures, which will be listed on their individual websites. A visa officer has the right to ask for certain information from foreign workers, including: Proof of identity A valid passport or travel document that guarantees re-entry to the [...]

As international companies can be spread across the globe, Canada takes into consideration that branch companies in Canada may require the transfer of internal skills and knowledge from parent companies abroad. These skills can only be gained through experience and in-depth knowledge of [...]

How to Qualify for a Work Permit A work permit is a legal document issued to the applicant who wishes to work in Canada temporarily. The process is time-consuming and lengthy, and there are some requirements that the applicant should fulfill. Eligibility Rules [...]

Live-in Caregiver Requirements A live-in caregiver is someone who is qualified to care for children, elderly persons or persons with disability in private homes without supervision. It is also a condition of the employment for live-in caregivers that they reside with their employer [...]

If the LMO is Positive Service Canada will issue an employment confirmation, and you will receive a response in writing which you should forward to the foreign worker along with a copy of a signed job offer and employment contract (if applicable). The foreign worker [...]

A test project was announced today by Parliamentary Secretary Ed Komarnicki and Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology Doug Horner, which will expand the Off-Campus work permit program to allow students from select private educational institutions in Alberta, Canada to obtain off-campus work permits. [...]

Professions under NAFTA See below for a list of jobs considered to be professional under NAFTA: Accountant Architect Computer Systems Analyst Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster Economist Engineer Forester Graphic Designer Hotel Manager Industrial Designer Interior Designer Land Surveyor Landscape Architect Lawyer Librarian [...]

How can I extend my stay as a worker? If you want to extend your stay in Canada, you should apply at least 30 days before your status expires. Depending on your situation, you may need to use a different application form. For example, if [...]

To hire a foreign worker, you generally must obtain a positive LMO (also known as an employment confirmation) from Service Canada unless the work category is exempt from the LMO process. If an LMO is required, you must obtain employment confirmation before your prospective foreign [...]

Off-Campus Work Permit Status To keep your work permit, you must remain a full-time student at a participating institution and continue to obtain satisfactory academic results. If you are no longer a full-time student, if you move to a non-participating institution, or if you do [...]

NAFTA Essentially, this is an agreement that encompasses Canada, Mexico and the United States and is geared towards increased trade between these countries. This agreement encompasses many issues like exports, imports, industry, environment and the mobility of persons. NAFTA plays a role in immigration with [...]