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Work Visa

About This Service

A Canadian work permit may be employer-based or open. In the employer-specific work permit, the employer’s name and employment conditions are included on the permit. Open work permits are issued only in specific statutory or public-policy categories. Our services include identifying the appropriate work permit category, assessing the LMIA requirement or an available exemption, reviewing the job offer, preparing forms and documents, and following up on the application.

Having a job offer does not always mean you are qualified, and not every job offer is valid. Before paying the money or signing the contract with the employer, the genuineness of the offer and legal requirements should be checked.

Eligibility

The applicant must meet the general conditions of the work permit and, depending on the route:

  • A positive LMIA and a valid job offer; or
  • under one of the LMIA exemptions, provide the offer of employment number and the employer’s documents; or
  • Be eligible for an open work permit under one of the specified groups;
  • show the ability to do the job and the necessary professional documents or provincial license;
  • convince the officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay;
  • have sufficient funds and clear immigration history;
  • Be admissible on medical, criminal, and security grounds.

Professional Fees

Professional fees are determined after reviewing the applicant’s circumstances, immigration history, number of family members, the complexity of the matter, and the scope of services required. To receive an assessment and fee information, please book a professional consultation. After the assessment, the services, professional fees, and payment terms will be confirmed in a written retainer agreement.

Government processing fees, biometrics, medical examinations, translations, credential assessments, courier charges, and other third-party costs are separate from professional fees unless the written agreement expressly states otherwise.

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Required Documents

Document Checklist

Please prepare clear, legible scans of the documents below and send them to our office. All government application forms will be completed and prepared by our team.

1

Completion of Online Questionnaire

  • The online questionnaire that will be sent to you by our office must be completed electronically.
  • If family members are included in the application, a separate questionnaire must be completed for each of them. Upon receiving our email, please send us the full name and email address of each family member.
2

Passport, Photo and Identity Documents

3

Job Offer, Contract and Job Description

4

LMIA or Offer of Employment Number

  • With LMIA annexes or proof of LMIA exemption.
5

Employer Registration and Business Documents

  • If relevant to the type of application.
6

Resume, Education Credentials and Work Experience Letters

  • Together with an official translation if the document is in a language other than English or French.
7

Professional or Provincial Licence

  • If required.
8

Financial Documents and Plan for Stay in Canada

9

Documents of Accompanying Spouse and Children

10

Travel History and Previous Applications

11

Police Certificate, Medical Examination and Biometrics

  • As applicable.
  • An immigration medical exam accepted by IRCC can only be done by an IRCC-designated panel physician. To find a panel physician in your city and country, click here.
  • If you are in Vancouver, we recommend Dwyer Immigration Medicals. It is a clinic we trust, it has received excellent feedback from our clients, and Farsi-speaking physicians are available.
12

Route-Specific Supporting Documents

  • Based on the selected work permit pathway.
Recommendation: For translating or scanning your documents, we recommend using official, reputable service providers who are familiar with Government of Canada standards. To find their addresses, click here.