Canadian work permit

Four common ways to work in Canada without an LMIA under the Canadian interests category Understand how a foreign national looking to work temporarily in Canada can accomplish their goal without needing to obtain an LMIA.

Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

By Vimal Sivakumar

How can I work in Canada without an LMIA? There are many Canadian work permit options for foreign employees that do not require an LMIA.

The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. Work permits that require an LMIA fall under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

By Julia Hornstein

How CSQ holders can extend their stay in Canada Steps Quebec newcomers can take to extend their work permits while waiting on a decision from Immigration Canada.

Foreign nationals selected by Quebec under its Regular Skilled Worker Program and its Quebec Experience Program who currently reside in the province may be able to have their work permits extended without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

By Daniel Levy

LMIA-exempt work permits for employers Work permit options to bring foreign employees to Canada without needing to do the LMIA process.

You might be able to hire a temporary foreign worker without doing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or even bring people to work in Canada without a work permit if they fall under one of these exemptions.

By Shelby Thevenot

IRCC extends Interim Authorization to Work policy for TRVs in Canada until February 2023 Visitors in Canada can apply for a work permit and request Interim Authorization to Work if they held a valid work permit in the last 12 months.

Canada has extended temporary COVID-19 measures for another year for eligible Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) holders who are in Canada and want to apply for a work permit supported by a job offer without leaving the country. These pandemic measures, originally introduced in August 2020, will now be in effect until February 28, 2023.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to hire foreign workers for Canadian conventions and trade shows Are you a Canadian convention organizer hiring foreign help? Here is what you need to know about Canadian work permits.

Foreign nationals working on Canadian events need work permits in order to do their jobs legally in Canada.

By Shelby Thevenot

Nova Scotia jobs in-demand because of COVID-19 The pandemic has caused some jobs to be more in-demand than others in Nova Scotia.

COVID-19 measures have forced the workplace to look drastically different from how it was before, and some sectors have had more success than others making the adjustments.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Some travellers to Canada can now apply for a work permit at a port of entry Travellers need to be exempt from a temporary resident visa or be from the U.S., Greenland or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and meet other requirements.

Most travellers to Canada were not able to apply for a work permit at a Canadian port of entry (POE) during the pandemic because of the travel restrictions that have been in place. However, they are now able to do so, provided they meet certain requirements.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Visitors in Canada continue to have access to work permits IRCC announced the extension of a temporary policy introduced a year ago to help employers find workers and allow temporary residents to enter the workforce.

Canada announced that it is extending until February 28, 2022, a coronavirus-related measure allowing visitors to obtain work permits.

By Alexandra Miekus