At a glance
Some work permits are tied to one named employer and often need the employer to secure a labour market impact assessment in advance. Open permits are different: they let the holder work for most employers.
We work out which category applies to the position, what the employer has to demonstrate, and what the worker is then asked to provide.
Who it is for
- Workers holding an offer from a Canadian employer
- Employers who plan to recruit from outside the country
- Permit holders who need to renew or adjust their conditions
Papers to collect
- The written offer showing duties, pay and worksite
- The employer's business records and recruitment efforts
- Credentials and past jobs that fit the position
- Passport and any permit you now hold
How the work unfolds
Name the category
We determine whether the position needs an assessment or sits in some other stream.
Work with the employer
Where an assessment is required, we describe what the employer should prepare and in what order.
File the worker's side
The worker's application is assembled and checked against the offer.
Asked about this route
No. Certain permits depend on one and others do not, which means the first task is to determine the category your position falls into.
Rarely without a new application when the permit names one employer. Speak to us before you accept a different position.