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All persons applying for temporary entry to Canada as workers may submit their application:
- in person between 8:30 and 11:30 AM Monday to Thursday, statutory holidays excepted;
- in the Embassy "drop-box" at any time seven days per week;
- by courier - please ensure you also pay for the return portion of the delivery.
You should submit the following documents with the fully completed application form:
- passport valid for at least one month beyond the expected date of return from Canada;
- four passport-type photographs for each applicant including accompanying spouse and children;
- your original work contract from the Canadian employer, specifying the rights and obligations of both parties and duration of employment;
- HRCC confirmed job offer of employment. The employer in Canada must contact their local Canada Employment Centre to obtain such a confirmation.
- evidence of your education and work experience relevant to the job being offered;
- original proof of fee payment (do not send copies)
- clear police certificates for any countries in which you and your accompanying spouse have resided for six months or more.
Applicants for a work permit for Quebec may be asked by their employer to complete an application for a "Certificate of Acceptation du Quebec" (CAQ) issued by the Government of Quebec. The CAQ when approved will be faxed directly to our office.
Work Permit applications are normally finalized in a minimum of 20 working days. Applicants intending to stay in Canada for six months or more will be asked to undergo a medical examination. Medical instructions will be issued at the time that the visa officer provisionally approves the application.
Minor children of work permit holders who plan on attending school in Canada require a study permit prior to entering Canada. Please include the processing fee for each child and a written request that they receive a study permit with your application.
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Every year, over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada to work temporarily to help Canadian employers address skill shortages. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) ensure that these workers will support economic growth in Canada and create more opportunities for all Canadian job seekers.
In almost all cases, you must have a valid work permit to work in Canada.
These steps must be followed before you apply for a work permit:
- An employer must first offer you a job.
- HRSDC must normally provide a labour market opinion or "confirmation" of your job offer. However, some types of work are exempt from this process.
- After HRSDC confirms that a foreign national may fill the job, you apply to CIC for your work permit.
To get a work permit, you must fill out an Application for Work Permit. A work permit is issued if the application is approved.
You cannot immigrate with a work permit. If you want to come and live in Canada as a permanent resident based on your work skills or experience, see if you qualify for the Skilled Worker Program.
Foreign workers may do some jobs in Canada without a permit. Check to see if you can work in Canada without a permit.
Because of certain free trade agreements, business people may work in Canada without a work permit.
The Worker’s Role: Temporary workers must also meet the requirements that apply to all temporary residents in order to come to Canada. Find out what you must do before working in Canada.
The Employer’s Role: Before a foreign national may work in Canada, you, as an employer, must check with HRSDC to confirm the job offer you have made to the foreign worker. Find out what you must do before you can hire a foreign national.
What HRSDC will do: HRSDC’s role is to provide advice to CIC regarding the impact on the Canadian labour market that the entry of a foreign worker will have.
The Live-in Caregiver Program
A live-in caregiver is someone who provides care to children, the elderly or the disabled in a private household. After working two years as a live-in caregiver, you can apply to be a permanent resident of Canada. Learn how you can apply for the Live-in Caregiver Program.
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