What is a Canada Work Permit?

Individuals who are neither Canadian Permanent Residents, nor Canadian Citizens, and who wish to temporarily reside in Canada for employment purposes will likely have to apply for a Work Permit. JetSet Immigration has the best Work Permit Consultant in Brampton, Canada to help you. A Work Permit has not issued for people who want to come to Canada to look for work. It is only issued once an offer of employment has been made.

Types of Work Permit

There are 2 types of work permits.

1. Employer-specific work permit

An employer-specific work permit lets you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit, such as

• the name of the specific employer you can work for
• how long you can work
• the location where you can work (if applicable)

2. Open work permit

An open work permit lets you work for any employer in Canada, except for one that

• is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions, or regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages

Eligibility requirements for all applicants

• prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your work permit expires;
• show that you have enough money to take care of yourself and your family members during your stay in Canada and to return home;
• obey the law and have no record of criminal activity (we may ask you to give us a police clearance certificate.
• not be a danger to Canada’s security;
• be in good health and have a medical exam, if needed;
• not plan to work for an employer listed with the status “ineligible” on the list of employers who failed to comply with the conditions.
• not plan to work for an employer who, on a regular basis, offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages; and
• give the officer any other documents they ask for to prove you can enter the country.

When should I apply?

You should apply as soon as you have:

• • a written job offer or employment contract, and
• • The LMIA decision letter that your employer received from ESDC or the offer of employment number from your employer if you do not need an LMIA.

What documents do I need?

1. Proof of identity

• A valid passport or travel document that gives you the right to return to the country or territory that issued it; and
• Two (2) photos of yourself and each family member accompanying you, that meet the Visa application photograph specifications.

2. Evidence that you meet the requirements for your prospective job

3. Proof of relationship

You may need to provide a marriage certificate and birth certificates for any accompanying family members.

4. Other documents

• If you are not a citizen of the country or territory where you are applying, you must send proof of your present immigration status in that country or territory.
• If the government that issued your passport or travel document requires a re-entry permit, you must receive it before you apply for a work permit.
• You may need to give us more documents.

5. Translation of documents

You must include the following along with any document that is not in English or French:

• the English or French translation; and
• An affidavit from the person who completed the translation (if they are not a certified translator).

Canada Work Permit Processing Time

Canada Work Permit processing time varies from 3-4 months for overseas applicants. For any assistance to get Work Permit in Canada, talk with our immigration Consultant in Brampton, Canada. Call us @ +1647 970 8454 for talking with our Immigration Consultant in Brampton, Canada.