Guide to Applying for a work permit to Canada

For those aspiring to get work permit in Canada here is a guide offering them the answers to their questions.

Do you aspire to work in Canada? And you don’t know where to look upon for the all the accurate information. Here comes a guide that will answer all your queries relating to get work permit in Canada.

Why a Work Permit?

A Work Permit is an official certification issued to a non Canadian to work in the country for a certain period and for a specific job. To work legally in a country, it is mandatory for non –Canadians to acquire work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

It is issued on the approval Human Resources and Skills Development Canada on the basis of Labor Market Opinion (LMO). LMO studies the impact of the foreigner worker on the Canadian labor market and hence plays an important part to get a work permit.

When to apply for a work permit:

As soon as a person gets a written call from the employer or the Labor Market Opinion, the person is eligible to apply for a permit.

Requirements for a work permit:

Firstly one should be eligible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, also as per the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and that one is in Canada for temporary basis.

In addition to it, one should also show that he has enough financial resources to stay, work and return back. The aspirant should also serve the authorities with a certification ensuring that he does not have any criminal record. A medical certification should be submitted, claiming good health of the aspirant. Further he should also provide with a proof not working in Canada before for a period of years in total after April 1, 2011 along other additional documents asked by the authorities.

Duration of a work permit:

Since April 1, 2011, any temporary worker is allowed to work in Canada for a maximum of 4 years. This rule has some of the following exceptions that are if a temporary worker’s work is exceptionally beneficial for the country and its residents. Another exception if the worker is in the country in lieu of some international agreement with other countries. One can also extend his duration if one is permitted to study along with his working or in case someone has crossed 48 months even after the accumulation of 4 years, then also they allowed to stay for more time.

In case, if somebody has missed work for full 4 years he may also get the extension after showing proofs for the time they have not worked.