Employer-specific Work Permit
An Employer-Specific Work Permit lets temporary foreign workers work in Canada under specific conditions. Applicants will need a job offer from a Canadian employer.
Are you looking to work in Canada? You may be not need a work permit if you are:
An academic
Working for a religious organization
An entrepreneur
An athlete/coach
An agricultural worker
Working for the film industry
An employer- specific work permit is the most common type of work permits and it will let you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit such as:
The name of the specific employer you can work for
How long you can work
The location where you can work
Your employer typically needs to get a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment in the Global Talent Stream which shows that you can work in Canada as a temporary foreign worker (TFW). This must be done BEFORE you submit your application.
Before you submit your application, your employer must give you:
A copy of the positive LMIA letter
Your job offer letter or contract
Services provided by SuperVisas and its Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs):
assess your qualifications for the Work Permit Program.
provide you with a checklist of information and documents required in support of your application.
guide you through the process of obtaining required documents such as medical and security clearances.
complete the application forms to ensure that they best show your qualifications.
review your application package including application forms, supporting documents and Canadian Government processing fees.
guide, provide editing comments with regard to your application.
submit your complete application package to the Canadian government.
communicate any government requests to you and assist you in responding to any government requests.
communicate the result of your application from the government.
- Quick and easy online application
- Lower cost than traditional lawyers
- Peace of mind of expert review
- $1 million in application insurance
- Secure document storage
How It Works
- 1Create An Account
Create an account and either check your eligibility, or pick an application to start. We start by asking questions specific to the visa to ensure your eligibility. This can be quick and simple, such as for visitor visas, or may require entering multiple questionnaires. If you have any questions, there are no fees to contact our immigration experts by email, WeChat, WhatsApp or by booking a call.
- 2Confirmation Before Payment
Our immigration consultants will check your answers and double-check your profile to confirm you meet the minimum requirements of a program. Only if you are eligible will we move you to the payment stage. At this time you must pay the SuperVisas fee. We are transparent in our process and pricing, and clearly list all the fees and processing times for your visa. We use Stripe for credit or debit card payment processing, which is secure and encrypted. Government fees are paid later when the completed application is submitted and once we can correctly calculate the various government fees due. It can be complicated, but we guide you through the process.
- 3Complete Your Application Online
Now, you can finish your application. There will be some "tasks", or many, for you to complete depending on your visa, such as entering your education achievements, employment history and/or dependent information. This can take time and will require answering more questionnaires and uploading of documents. Our system ensures everything necessary is gathered depending on your specific situation - preventing errors and omissions - while at the same time saving you money. Our immigration experts prepare your application so that your case is best presented to the visa officers. After a final review by you, and by our experts, your application will be submitted! You will have peace of mind that only comes with a complete and accurate application.
- 4Approval and Renewals
We will notify you when your visa is approved! We securely store your immigration documents for 7 years and will provide you alerts well before any expiry dates. Renewing visas or taking the next step down the immigration pathway toward citizenship is easy when all your immigration history is in one place. We also understand that moving to a new country can be difficult and hard to navigate. If needed, we will provide guides and referrals to our affiliate partners to help.
Required Documents
You’ll need the following documents if you decide to apply to this visa.
- CV (résumé)
- Digital Photo
- Employment Contract
- Employment Record
- Employment Reference Letter
- Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) from ESDC or Proof of Submission
- Passport
- Police Certificate
- Proof that you Meet the Requirements of the Job Being Offered