Work Permit

Canada has a number of work permit and permanent residency options to support the hiring of foreign talent in tech.

With pandemic travel restrictions largely lifted, the coast is clear for Canada to welcome high levels of immigrants, international students, and temporary foreign workers over the coming months.

In 2023 Canada introduced temporary changes for Iranian visitors who do not want to return to their country. The main announcement was in March 01, 2023 which authorizes the Iranian visitors to apply for work or study permit from inside Canada without paying any government processing fee. In addition, the minister due to current high rising inflation in Iran did authorized Iranian students to change their study permit to work permit to ease the financial support pressure from Iran.

Applicants with a minimum of 6 months related work experience in the last 3 years in one of the following 3 occupations may apply for permanent residency of Canada. IELTS general 6 in each proficiency is required for eligibility.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the upcoming fall immigration levels plan will, for the first time, include considerations for both permanent and temporary residents. This plan aims to respond to the ongoing challenges in the Canadian labor market, including the high unemployment rate among immigrants, which currently stands at 11.6%.

An Open Work Permit (OWP) allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada, without needing a job offer or a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This type of permit is commonly issued to eligible family members of international students, foreign workers, and permanent residence applicants.

The Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) is the standard for assessing English proficiency in Canada, essential for immigration and citizenship applications.

In 2021, Ontario welcomed 198,000 new permanent residents, or nearly 49% of all new permanent residents in Canada.

There are two main categories of work permits issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): employer-specific work permits and open work permits. Each type has different eligibility criteria and limitations. Choosing the correct one is essential for staying compliant with immigration regulations.

Today, once again, the Quebec Immigration Minister unexpectedly barred many applicants from submitting their applications without prior notice:

In late 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced upcoming restrictions to spousal open work permits (SOWPs).

Despite the extension of the work permit program, modifications have been made to the fee exemption for application processing.

In Canada, the rights of all workers are protected by law. All Canadians have the right to be treated fairly in the workplace, free from discrimination and abuse.

On December 7, (IRCC) made several announcements for international students in Canada.

There are a few options for you to continue working in Canada.

The AIP is an employer-driven program that facilitates the hiring of foreign nationals.

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and are married or in a relationship with a foreign national, you may sponsor that person to join you in Canada and become a permanent resident.

The Federal Skilled Trades Program was introduced in 2013 to address the shortage of skilled trades workers in Canada.