Various methods for work immigration to Canada
To work in Canada, you can use two main methods: work visa and skilled labor immigration.
The procedure for applying for a Canadian work visa is that you receive a job offer from a Canadian employer and receive a temporary work visa, and you can apply for permanent residence after a while.
But in the skilled labor immigration method, you will directly receive permanent work residence through Skill Worker programs that give you points based on various factors such as age, education, language, work experience, etc.
In the rest of the article, we will also examine other ways of working in Canada.
Canadian work permit; Temporary work visa
Work permit means permission to work in Canada. A work permit is issued for a specific period of time on Canadian soil to eligible foreign workers.
There are several ways to obtain a Canadian work permit or temporary work visa, which we will examine below.
TFWP
Canadian work visa based on LMIA
Canadian employers can hire foreign workers with an LMIA permit if they are unable to source their workforce from Canadians.
For job offers of this program, it is necessary for the employer to obtain a Canadian Market Impact Assessment or LMIA.
IMP
Canadian work visa without LMIA
With Canada’s IMP program, you can easily get a Canadian temporary work visa without the need for an LMIA permit.
Work companion visa, post-education work visa, ICT visa and provincial entrepreneurship visa are among the subcategories of this program.
ICT
Intra-company transfer program
International businesses that have a parent company, branches, subsidiaries or affiliates in Canada can bring their key employees from outside Canada to Canada through the Intercompany Transfer Program. For work permits obtained through this program, there is no need to obtain an LMIA work permit.
PGWP
Work visa after education
This program allows graduates with a higher diploma to stay in Canada and gain Canadian work experience. Then, the work experience they get in this course allows them to apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Caregiver
Work visa for home nurses
This program allows nurses and their families to enter Canada and eventually obtain permanent residency. If a person has an offer to work as a domestic nurse from Canada or has experience working as a domestic nurse in Canada, he can get a work visa and then permanent residence in Canada through this trial program.
OWP
Open work permit for Iranians
Open work permit for Iranians in Canada is a new way to obtain an open work permit for Iranians. If you are in Canada on any type of temporary visa, you can convert your visa to an Open Work Permit if you are eligible. This general policy is for the welfare of most Iranians who are in Canada on a tourist, study or work visa and is currently valid until February 28, 2024.
express entry; Canada permanent work residence
To work in Canada through the skilled labor immigration method, you must apply through the Express Entry System programs. In this way, you will directly receive Canadian permanent work residence.
FSW
Federal Skilled Worker
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is a pathway for skilled labor immigration to Canada. People in this program must have at least one year of professional work experience and be fluent in English or French.
Applicants in this program receive points based on factors such as language level, education, work experience and age. Those with the highest scores will then receive an invitation to permanent residence in Canada.
FST
Professional technical workforce
The Federal Skill Trade Program is a pathway for skilled technical workers to immigrate to Canada and obtain permanent residency. Individuals in this program must have at least two years of work experience in qualified technical occupations.
It is also necessary to have a job offer or a qualification certificate in these jobs.
CEC
Canadian experience
The Canadian Experience Program is a path to permanent residence for people who have at least one year of work experience in Canada and are fluent in English or French.
Applicants for this program must intend to live in Canadian provinces except Quebec.
PNP
Provincial immigration programs
Canada’s provincial immigration programs are a pathway for labor migration that has work experience and job skills required by one of Canada’s provinces.
The conditions of each provincial program are different from each other. For example, having a job offer is mandatory in some provincial programs.
QSWP
Quebec specialist workforce
The Quebec Skilled Worker Program is a pathway for skilled labor migration to the Canadian province of Quebec.
Applicants in this program receive points based on factors such as language level, education, work experience and age. Those with the highest scores will then receive a CSQ certificate that they can apply for permanent residence in Canada.
AIP
Atlantic immigration program
The Atlantic Migration Program is a pathway for skilled labor migration to one of the Atlantic Canadian provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
Applicants must meet the requirements of each of the sub-category programs. Having a job offer is mandatory in this program.
Comparison of work immigration methods to Canada
Name of the method, cost, processing time, main conditions, advantages, disadvantages
TFWP $155 (work permit) variable (
usually 2 to 3 months) having a job offer from Canada is a way to get Canadian work experience, the need to have an LMIA permit from the employer
IMP $155 (Work Permit) Variable (usually 2-3 months) Conditions for each sub-program are different No LMIA permit required —
ICT USD 155 (work permit) variable (usually 2-3 months) having at least one year of work experience as a senior manager, executive director or specialist without the need to have an LMIA license and a high language score limited to employees of international companies
PGWP $155 (Variable Work Permit (usually 4-5 months) Graduation certificate from eligible Canadian educational institutions Gaining Canadian work experience immediately after studying in Canada Limited to graduates of Canadian institutions
Caregiver $577 (work permit) variable (average 30 months) having a job offer in home care jobs (if you have less than 1 year of work experience) and a language certificate at the CLB 6 level without the need to have an LMIA permit, a long time to process cases
FSW $1,365 variable (12 to 30 months) One year of professional work experience and a language certificate at the CLB 7 level without the need to have a job offer Competitive system based on points
FST $1,365 variable two years of work experience in qualified technical jobs and having a job offer without the need for a high language score limited to some technical jobs and the need to have a job offer or qualification certificate
CEC $1,365 variable (4 to 6 months) Canadian work experience without the need to have a job offer and shorter processing time, the need to have at least one year of work experience in Canada
PNP $1,365 Variable (10-12 months via Express Entry) Each province’s requirements vary. Various provincial programs according to each province’s needs —
QSWP $1,365 Variable (18-20 months) Professional work experience and French language proficiency — limited to applicants who intend to live in Quebec.
Variable AIP $1,365 (average 30 months) Having a job offer from an employer in the Atlantic provinces without the need to have an LMIA permit Limited to the Atlantic provinces of Canada
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