Employer-Sponsored Visa
Employerspecific work permit is an option for employers to sponsor a worker to work and live in Canada if they cannot find a local person to fill the vacancy. The worker can be in Canada or abroad. They could be currently be working for the same employer.
If you are an individualwhohasan employerwho is willing to sponsor you or you can find an employer willing tosponsor. This is a good route to take to stay in Canada.
Requirements
The job needs to be in aNOC code A, B or O
The pay rate should be appropriate to the job and providence
The job needs to be advertised in appropriate media
The employer needs to be grantedan LMIAconfirmingthere is a need for a temporary foreign worker andno Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job.
A work permit application needs to be made
various documents are needed and forms to be filled for the application.Whether or not a worker needs a TRV depends on their citizenship.
You can bring a dependant child as long as he/she meets the requirement of a dependent child.
What jobs can you do?
You can find out if your job falls under Skill Level 0, A, B, C or Dherehttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/find-national-occupation-code.html
How much will it cost you?
Alliance processingfee- 5000 CAD
Government fee for LMIA -1000 CAD
Work permit fee –155CAD
Processing Time
Once the LMIA application is submitted, employers can expect a minimum processing time of1-2 months.
As with TRV-exempt applications, the physical work permit will be issued to the foreign worker when they enter Canada at a border crossing or airport. Permits are typically valid for the expected length of the job in Canada.
Workers must enter Canada within six months of an LMO’s approval date in order for the LMO to remain valid.
We have a lot of experience processing these applicationsand can help with all aspects of the process. Contact us today to see if we can help you get a work permit.
Canadian nemployment visa will either be a open work permit or a employer sponsored specific work permit.
