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If you’re interested in moving to Canada on a work visa, this is for you.
You will find info on
- Available Canadian work visas for foreigners
- Requirements for temporary work visas in Canada
- Things to confirm BEFORE PAYING anyone for a Canadian temporary work visa
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There are temporary work visas that you can apply for to only come to Canada to work for some time
You can then apply for permanent residence after that
Canada has over 100 immigration programs, but as with many other popular Canadian visas there are requirements to be met.
The categories of 'temporary work visas' that you may be eligible for in Canada as a foreigner are:
- Open work permits
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program
- Post Graduation Work Permit
- Co-op work permit
- International Experience Canada Program
If you’re thinking what I’m thinking, each of the work visa categories have sub-categories & specific requirements. There are, however, general conditions that must be met to begin with.
I will make this thread with direct links to Govt of Canada website where you can read more.
- Open Work Permits
As implied, this is open & no job offer in Canada is required
However, only restricted set of applicants are eligible. E.g. You may be eligible if you are
-A spouse of a temporary resident (who is a foreign student/worker)
Details at bit.ly
bit.ly
You may also be eligible for an open work permit if
- You’re working in Canada, you’ve applied for permanent residence, but your work permit is about to expire, and the outcome of your PR application is pending
This is Bridging Open Work Permit
Details bit.ly
bit.ly
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) bit.ly
This appears to be the most popular.
It allows Canadian employers to hire people from OUTSIDE to fill temporary labour and skill shortages when qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents are not available
bit.ly
As stated, the essence of the TFWP is to fill skill shortages. It also has different sub-categories, details available at bit.ly
The primary requirement for the TFWP is that you must first have a job offer & the employer must also obtain what is called an LMIA.
bit.ly
You need to get a job offer in Canada first to be eligible for the TFWP.
And to be eligible for a work visa, after you get the job, the employer must also be willing to process the LMIA.
This is where the challenge is for many interested applicants.
Let me tell you about LMIA.
The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will show that there is a need for a foreign worker OUTSIDE Canada to fill the job.
It will show that no Canadian worker is available to do the job, after the job has been advertised for some time.
Details at bit.ly
bit.ly
In summary, LMIA means an employer is required to prove that a foreigner should be hired (and issued a temporary work permit) because the employer has tried to hire a Canadian, or a permanent resident or even a temporary resident in Canada, and couldn't find anyone to do the job.
If you and the employer then scale this hurdle, the employer wishing to hire you as a temporary foreign worker will then pay a processing fee of $1,000 CAD for the LMIA request, and a “privilege fee” of $100 CAD
Once you have the LMIA, you can then apply for the work visa/permit
Other popular sub-categories of visas under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program are:
In-home caregiver - bit.ly
Global Talent Stream (for Tech jobs) - bit.ly
Foreign Agricultural Worker - bit.ly
Click the links and read more
bit.ly
bit.ly
bit.ly
- Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
The PGWP allows graduates who have completed their programs in a designated learning institution in Canada to stay & work full time after studying.
The duration will depend on the years of study. Details available at bit.ly
bit.ly
Please note that not all programs/Canadian schools are eligible for a Post Graduation Work Permit in Canada.
Do your due diligence & be sure of the program/university you are applying to if you have plans to get a PGWP.
You can check eligible schools at bit.ly
bit.ly
- Co-op work permit
You will be eligible for this as an international student in Canada if a full-time work experience/internship is part of your study curriculum
This is different from the part-time work you can already do on a study permit.
Details at bit.ly
bit.ly
- International Experience Canada Program
This program allows citizens of certain countries (mostly European Countries) to apply for a separate work visa in Canada.
The program requirement is at bit.ly and the eligible country list at moving2canada.com
moving2canada.com
bit.ly
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is where many people get scammed with fake job offers
If it sounds too good, question it
The government had to make some recent adjustments and updated the program requirements, but scammers are still out there cbc.ca
www.cbc.ca
So, if anyone promised to get you a work visa in Canada and you do not fit into any of the categories listed above, please ask them very well and do your due diligence before handing out your hard-earned money.
I hope this is of help to someone.
Cheers! olufemiloye.ca
olufemiloye.ca

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