Temporary Work Permit
LMIA-backed Temporary Employment Authorization
Every year, more than 300,000 foreign workers are granted temporary work permits to travel to Canada. Most foreign workers must obtain a work permit while engaged in temporary employment within the country.
Overview of Temporary Work Permits
Typically, a Canadian employer needs to extend a job offer to a foreign worker before Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) can grant them a Temporary Work Permit. This constitutes a prerequisite.
It involves a multi-step process. Additionally, depending on the foreign worker’s country of citizenship, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) may be required for entry into Canada.
Exemptions from LMIA Requirements
Typically, a Canadian employer must obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for a temporary foreign worker to enter Canada. Nevertheless, under specific circumstances, the requirement for an LMIA may be waived.
Working in Canada without an LMIA is feasible, and the following outlines common scenarios where an LMIA is not necessary. Potential LMIA Exemption Scenarios.
- Substantial Advantage
- Mutual Employment
- Canadian Experience Class