Temporary Resident Visa with Permit to Work

Foreign nationals wishing to work in Canada temporarily usually require a work permit.

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The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP) are two leading programs through which work permits are issued.

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The TFWP offers work permits for candidates whose employers obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

 

A positive LMIA confirms a need for a foreign worker to fill the job and that no Canadian worker is available to do the job.

 

IMP work permits do not require a positive LMIA. However, the employer must submit an employment offer under their employer portal.

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Canada issues two types of work permits: employer-specific and open work permits.