Work Permit

Immigration Options

Work in Canada

To work in Canada, a foreign national must receive authorization – work permit.

A work permit is a document issued by Immigration Canada that allows a foreign individual to work for a limited time at a specific job for a specific employer in Canada.

We can assist you:

  • in preparing yourself to apply for a job in Canada
  • representing your Canadian employer in HRDC to obtain validation;
  • preparing file for submission to Canada Immigration;
  • representing you before Canada Immigration to obtain work permit and entry visa.

In most instances, a work permit will only be issued by an immigration officer after Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) has approved the job offer of a Canadian employer to a foreign national.

An HRDC opinion enables Immigration Canada to determine whether the employment of the foreign worker is likely to have a positive, neutral or negative impact on the labour market in Canada. A positive or neutral labour market opinion is necessary for a foreign worker to be issued a work permit.

The factors HRDC considers include whether a Canadian or immigrant could fill the job; whether the hiring of a foreign national will help create opportunities or benefit for Canadian job seekers; and whether working conditions and wages offered are in line with what a Canadian would expect.

The HRD validation process thus entails that the Canadian employer demonstrate that a "significant" effort has been made to seek and hire a Canadian for the position in which there is a petition for validation. Work permit will be refused if the HRDC opinion is that the wages and working conditions offered are insufficient to attract and retain Canadian job-seekers. This policy is to ensure that foreign workers are not improperly used by Canadian employers to drive down the wage structure in the Canadian labour market.

Once HRDC grants a confirmation for the job that the foreign worker has been offered, the worker may apply for a work permit at a visa office, or, if the worker is a U.S. citizen, at a port of entry.

Contact us if you would like to know more.

517 thoughts on “Work Permit

  1. Hello sir, I am indian. I have 7 years experience of web designer. I want to get the job in Canada. Is It compulsory to give IELTS exam to get canada work permit? Please assist me. Thanks.

  2. Hii sir, my name is amandeep singh and i am from india, i want to go canada, i given IELTS exam in italia and got 6.5band in reading, 5in listning, 5in speaking, 5in writing. Overall=5.5. i am 18 years old, can i apply for studyvisa in montreal or anywhere in canada or work visa. Please help me. I am confused. i don’t know what should i do?

  3. Dear CICS team
    my work experience is about 2 years in teaching hospital as a post of staff nurse but last month I apper ielts exam and I have got 5.5overall
    Can i have a chance to get Canada Work permit?
    Thank you and regards!

  4. Dear CICS team..
    my work experience is about 2 years in teaching hospital as a post of staff nurse but last month I apper ielts exam and I have got 5.5overall.
    Can i have a chance to get Canada Work permit?
    Thank you !

  5. Hello,
    I am looking for a job in Canada for the Digital Marketing Will you please tell me how to apply for a job ? I have 1 year of experience in Digital Marketing. IELTS Exam mandatory or not?

  6. Hello sir I have completed my Bsc Nursing Course and have 1 year work experience in NICU. Recently, I appeared for ielts and got 6.5 bands. L 6.5, W 6.5 , S 7.5, But 5.5 in reading. Am I eligible or not? Do I have to reappear for the exam?

  7. Hi
    My name is Rahul .post graduate in MBA FINANCE I wanted to work in Canada. Currently I am working in finance industry from five years and previously I worked with banking sector for three years. Can you help me out for Canada work permit

  8. Hello Sir/Madam
    Can you pls. tell me how many bands required in Ielts for Canadian work visa?
    Is band requirement compulsory for each module or overall???

  9. Hi I’m sanam Bastola.I’m from Nepal.recently I’m here in Bahrain for working visa as a waiter.I want to move Canada from here is it possible to go canada from here then please tell me the procedure

  10. I have a higher national diploma in electrical/electronics engineering.
    I need an engineering job in Canada, what are the criteria needed.
    hope to hear from you soon

  11. hi
    i done one year ITI in computer operator & programming assistant after +2
    nd i have experience of 2 years and general ILETS band 5
    in which visa i can eligible in study visa or other

  12. Sir&madam I’m electrician high voltage electrician 10years experience please contact me email address amitkumarthakur777@gmail

  13. Myself a Vet in India with 10 yr experience. I have got my credentials assessed from ICAS designating as equivalent to Masters in Veterinary science as in Canada. IELTS no band < 6 . I would like to work as veterinary Technician in Saskatchewan or Ontario or BC as to work as veterinary technician demands no registration.

  14. Please scrutinise this below scene and tell me if this is a correct process.

    In mid 2015 my friend applies for canada migration thru an agency. The give her an open work permit details and said job for caregiver is available if interested will apply. She being a nurse readily applied thru this agency and signed a contract in Aug 2015. Years pass and in Aug 2017 she gets an lmia for the same job contract. After which in Jan 2018 her file is submitted by the agency representative for visa application and now she is eagerly waiting for her Canadian work permit visa.

    Please provide light on this scenario.

  15. Sir I am syed Nadeem abbas from Pakistan
    I wnat to apply for canada work visa related to fruit and vegetables frame and i have fifteen years experince

  16. Sir I have done two years apprenticeship in electricity department and I have one year work experience in a private company. I have got ielts band all over 5.5. Can I apply for work permit for canada.

  17. Hi, I’m Deepak From India. I have Completed my bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and Experienced as CNC operator, Currently working in Engine Assembling Sector as Engineer. I’m ready to move to Canada. Can u Help me with this.

  18. My overall IELTS score is 6.5
    Above 6 in every module except reading, 5.5 in reading.
    I have overall 5.5 years of experience.
    Profile – Insurance / Group Insurance Contract / Disability claims
    Please help and advise as looking for a job opportunity in Canada
    Waiting for a positive reply

  19. i have done graduation in arts 2009 and also done 6 month diploma in tally . i have also an work experience of 8 years in accounting field . i got 5.5 band overall . so i want to ask you about can i apply for work permit ..?

  20. I am currently in Canada on visitor visa. I have overall 6.5 bands L-6, W-6, S-5.5, R-8. I want to know that I m eligible for work permit or not. Is that any specific ielts band requirement for a Canadian work permit??

  21. Hi sir or madam

    Good afternoon greeting from dubai uae

    I am Krishna Prasad ojha citizen of Nepal but I am working in Dubai since 2011 I want to apply for work Visa in canadad from UAE. I want to know full information regarding work permit in canada

    I want to apply work permit Visa with job from Dubai. I am kindly requests to you for details of requirements.

    Thanks & regards

    Krishna Prasad ojha

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