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What is a work Permit?

Work permit is a document issued by the Canadian Government which permits a foreign individual to work at a job under an employer. Any individual who is not a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada require a valid Work Permit to work in Canada.

Foreign nationals who wish to work temporarily in Canada are part of the Worker Class of Temporary Residents and are generally requires to have a genuine job offer to obtain a work permit unless exempted.

Documents needed for LMIA Application

• Business license or documentation showing proof of employers’ involvement in the business
• Union consultations done before applying to hire the foreign worker(s)
• Drafted and signed an employment contract
• Documentation of recruitment efforts to hire a Canadians and permanent residents before offering this job to a temporary worker and have proof of required advertisement
• Proof that the work place is safe
• Proof of health insurance coverage for temporary foreign worker paid by employer
• Proof that employer will accommodate foreign worker with affordable housing
• Receipt of payment for round trip by employer
• Need proof that the temporary foreign worker will leave Canada once your work permit expires
• May need to provide proof of education of foreign worker
• Proof that the wage rate meets the minimum requirement set by provincial legislation
• Proof that there is a shortage of Canadian citizens and permanent residents in that job area
• Registration of foreign worker under the appropriate provincial Workers’ Safety and compensation Board

If you are looking at filing a LMIA application, let us help with that. At Akrami & Associates, we specialize in LMIA applications. Contact us Tod