Define the work
Job duties, work location, duration and the relationship between the worker and employer help determine which authorization framework should be assessed.
Work permits and worker status
Work in Canada
The correct work permit strategy depends on the authorization requested, the applicant’s present status and the employer’s role.
Connect the worker, the employer and the route
Work authorization is a route, status and employer question.
The correct starting point depends on the proposed work, the employer's role, possible exemptions, the worker's present status and the longer-term plan.
Confirm employer support
Some routes require a Labour Market Impact Assessment, while others use an exemption or support an open work permit. The evidence is different for each.
Protect status
Expiry, employer changes, refusals and restoration issues should be reviewed before work continues or a new application is prepared.
Preparation record
A practical work-permit review may require
Employer and worker obligations are distinct. A preliminary inquiry is not confirmation that a person may begin or continue working.
- Offer, contract, duties and work location
- Employer support, LMIA or exemption information where applicable
- Current permit and immigration status
- Education, experience, family context and prior applications
Service directory
Choose your immigration matter
Review the services below to see which one best matches your circumstances.
A connected approach