Canada work permit visa

A Canada work permit visa allows you to legally work in Canada for a specific employer and time period. Here’s a clear, practical guide.

🔹 Types of Canada Work Permits

1. Employer-Specific Work Permit

• You can only work for one employer

• Usually requires a LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment)

2. Open Work Permit

• You can work for any employer

• No LMIA needed

• Common for:

  • Spouses of students/workers

  • International graduates (PGWP)

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🔹 Basic Requirements

You generally need:

• Valid passport

• Job offer from a Canadian employer

• LMIA (if required)

• Proof of qualifications (education/experience)

• Medical exam (if needed)

• Police clearance certificate

• Proof you will leave Canada after permit ends

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🔹 What is LMIA?

LMIA = permission from the Canadian government showing:

No Canadian worker is available for that job.

Employers in Canada must apply for this before hiring foreign workers (in most cases).

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🔹 Application Process

1. Get a job offer from Canada

2. Employer applies for LMIA (if needed)

3. Apply online for work permit

4. Submit biometrics

5. Wait for decision

6. Get visa & travel to Canada

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🔹 Processing Time

• Usually 4–20 weeks depending on country and job type

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🔹 Cost (Approx.)

• Work permit fee: CAD 155

• Biometrics: CAD 85

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🔹 Jobs in Demand (for foreign workers)

• Construction workers

• Truck drivers

• Caregivers

• IT professionals

• Farm workers

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🔹 Important Tips ⚠️

• Avoid fake agents—many scams exist

• A job offer is essential for most permits

• IELTS is not always required for work permit (depends on job)

• You can later apply for Permanent Residency (PR)

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🔹 From Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Many applicants from Bangladesh apply through:

• Online portal (recommended)

• Authorized visa consultants

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