Canada Work Permit Training

Course Description

Canada offers one of the world's most structured and opportunity rich work permit systems with hundreds of pathways depending on occupation, employer, nationality, and long term residency goals. The foundation of it all is understanding the difference between LMIA based and LMIA exempt work permits. Get that distinction right, and every other piece falls into place. This course builds that foundation and takes you all the way through to Post Graduate Work Permits, Express Entry work experience, and the pathway to permanent residency.

What You'll Learn?

• Modules
  Module 1: Canadian Work Permit Framework LMIA vs LMIA Exempt What an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) is and why it exists, LMIA based work permits (employer must prove no Canadian was available for the role), LMIA exempt work permits (under CUSMA, International Agreements, Intra Company Transfers, Significant Benefit categories), and how to determine which route applies for a given client and job offer.
  
  Module 2: LMIA Based Work Permit Process Employer's ESDC (Employment and Social Development Canada) LMIA application, high wage versus low wage stream, positive LMIA letter, worker's work permit application using the LMIA number, required documents (LMIA approval, employment contract, passport, financial proof), processing timelines, and the Temporary Foreign Worker Programme (TFWP) explained.
  
  Module 3: LMIA Exempt Pathways — IEC, CUSMA, ICT and More International Experience Canada (IEC) for eligible nationalities (Working Holiday, Young Professionals, International Co op), CUSMA (Canada US Mexico Agreement) work permit categories for US and Mexican citizens, Intra Company Transfer work permits for multinational employees, and Significant Benefit exemptions for researchers, artists, and specialised workers.
  
  Module 4: Open Work Permits and Spousal Work Authorisation Open Work Permit (OWP) categories (spouses of skilled workers, PGWP holders, refugee claimants), how an OWP differs from an employer specific permit, Spousal OWP eligibility tied to sponsor's NOC level, and applying for an OWP from inside Canada versus from outside.