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 [...]

As a live-in caregiver, you will also need to demonstrate your work experience as well as your ability to perform your intended duties in Canada. Educational Experience Required You must have successfully completed the equivalent of Canadian high school education (secondary school). Because of the [...]

Canadian Work Permit FAQ What do I need to work in Canada? To work in Canada, typically depends on the nature of the position your intended to fill as well as under what program or category you will be applying. For the most part, however, [...]

TFWs will provide a valuable service to Canadian employers and the business community as a whole by helping to facilitate the entry of temporary foreign workers into Canada. The units will offer guidance to employers and human resources service providers seeking to employ foreign workers [...]

Study Permit FAQs How do I apply for a study permit? In most cases, you must apply for a Study Permit before coming to Canada. Ensure that you have a letter of acceptance from the educational institution (i.e. the school, college or university) in Canada [...]

Port of Entry Letter Having the right documentation can mean the difference between successful entry to Canada or refusal at the border. If you are an American citizen who has been facing difficulty at a port of entry, an entry package may be the solution [...]

Extend Your Stay in Canada A work permit allows you to reside in and work in Canada temporarily, but only for the duration of your work permit. Should you wish to remain in Canada longer than this, you will need to either change your status [...]

The current Temporary Foreign Worker Program can be broken down into two broad segments. The first and most commonly recognized segment of the program deals with those who respond directly to employer needs, including those with a validated labour-market opinion (LMO) from HRSDC and other [...]

Many students from across the globe will venture to study in Canada. However, in order to study in Canada, depending on the length of your intended schooling, you require a study visa or Study Permit in order to do so. Further, depending on your country [...]

Apply for the Live-in Caregiver Program Live-in caregivers are individuals who are qualified to provide care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities. These caregivers work out of the home of their employer and work without supervision. There are several steps to qualify as [...]