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Canada Work Permit is issued to applicants who meet the specific eligibility requirements. People need to apply for a Work Visa only after getting a job offer or an employment contract from a Canadian employer.
The employer must obtain from ESDC (Employment and Social Development Canada) an LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment), which permits them to recruit foreign skilled workers for occupations that cannot be filled in by citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
As one of the world’s leading economies, Canada is a perfect destination for individuals seeking to work abroad. The Canadian Work Permit Visa is the best route for foreign nationals who are willing to migrate to Canada permanently.
Typically, applicants need to have a job offer in hand to apply for a Canada work permit. With our end-to-end overseas career solutions, Y-Axis can help you find a job and apply for a Canadian Work Visa.
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Irrespective of the work permit you are applying for, there are certain eligibility requirements you must meet. These include:
To process your Canada Work Permit, you need to follow the below steps.
Step 1:Check eligibility criteria
Step 2:Get your ECA.
Step 3:Arrange the checklist of requirements.
Step 4:Apply for the Canada Work Permit.
Step 5: Work and settle in Canada.
Canada Work Permit processing time varies from 3 -6 months for overseas applicants. Because it depends on the type of work permit you choose to apply for. The government of Canada allows immigration for family members under the dependent work permit category.
You may be entitled to take your spouse and children to Canada if you obtain a job offer from a Canadian employer and have an open work permit. Your children will be eligible to attend Canadian educational institutions without having to get separate study permits. Your spouse will also be able to apply for an open work permit so that they can work in Canada.
There are 1 million jobs in Canada lying vacant for 3 months. The below table gives information about the top in-demand occupations in Canada, along with the average salaries.
| Occupation | Average Salary range in CAD |
|---|---|
| Sales Representative | $52,000 to $64,000 |
| Accountant | $63,000 to $75,000 |
| Engineering Project Manager | $74,000 to $92,000 |
| Business Analyst | $73,000 to $87,000 |
| IT Project Manager | $92,000 to $114,000 |
| Account Manager | $75,000 to $92,000 |
| Software Engineer | $83,000 to $99,000 |
| Human Resources | $59,000 to $71,000 |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,000 to $43,000 |
| Administrative Assistant | $37,000 to $46,000 |
Canada has seven types of work permits and different types of visas through which candidates can apply to work there. These work permits are:
Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is essential for candidates who want to migrate to work in Canada. A positive LMIA report helps to enter the local job market of Canada. Candidate needs to apply through Employment and Social Development Canada and Service Canada.
With an open work permit, you can work for any employer in Canada except for those companies that do not comply with labor requirements or are involved in services like escort services, erotic massage, or exotic dancing.
An employer-specific work permit, as the name suggests, is a permit that allows you to work for a specific employer. While the employer-specific work permit pertains to a single employer, the open work permit can come with certain conditions which will be written on it. These include:
IEC, commonly referred to as International Experience Canada, allows applicants to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years. There are 3 types of work and travel experiences in Canada, namely:
Canada issued a record number of 608,420 work permits in 2022. This is a huge opportunity for foreign workers seeking to make a better life.
Under the Canada Work Permit Visa, you can:
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