Work Permit

Open Work Permit

• Definition:

  • A flexible permit allowing work for any Canadian employer without a specific job offer.

• Eligibility:

  • Generally available to spouses or common-law partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

• Conditions:

  • No specific job offer required.

  • May be tied to a specific employer in certain situations.

• Common Mistakes:

  • Misunderstanding eligibility criteria.

  • Inadequate documentation of relationship status.

• How Saras Can Help:

  • Clear guidance on eligibility.

  • Assistance in preparing comprehensive documentation.

    
    

Closed Work Permit

• Definition:

  • Employer-specific permit tied to a specific job offer.

• Eligibility:

  • Requires a job offer supported by a positive LMIA.

• Conditions:

  • Tied to a specific job offer from a designated employer.

  • Employer-specific conditions may apply.

• Common Mistakes:

  • Incomplete or inaccurately documented job offers.

  • Lack of clarity on employer obligations.

• How Saras Can Help:

  • Review and verification of job offer documents.

  • Clear guidance on fulfilling employer obligations.

    
    

Spousal Open Work Permit

• Definition:

  • Allows spouses or common-law partners to work in Canada.

• Eligibility:

  • Requires being the spouse or common-law partner of a student or worker in Canada.

• Conditions:

  • Available to spouses or common-law partners of Canadian students or workers.

  • The main applicant must hold a valid study or work permit.

• Common Mistakes:

  • Incomplete spousal sponsorship documentation.

  • Misunderstanding eligibility criteria.

• How Saras Can Help:

  • Comprehensive review of spousal sponsorship documents.

  • Clear guidance on meeting eligibility criteria.

    
    

LMIA-Required Work Permit

• Definition:

  • Requires a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

• Eligibility:

  • Depends on the specific conditions outlined in the LMIA and the job offer.

• Conditions:

  • Requires a positive LMIA.

  • The job offer must meet specific criteria.

• Common Mistakes:

  • Inadequate proof of the need for a foreign worker.

  • Insufficient documentation supporting the LMIA.

• How Saras Can Help:

  • Assistance in obtaining a positive LMIA.

  • Ensuring comprehensive documentation.

    
    

LMIA-Exempt Work Permit

• Definition:

  • Exempt from the LMIA requirement based on specific categories.

• Eligibility:

  • Depends on the specific conditions of the LMIA exemption category.

• Conditions:

  • Exempt from the LMIA requirement based on specific categories (e.g., intra-company transferees, NAFTA professionals).

  • Must meet criteria related to the specific exemption category.

• Common Mistakes:

  • Failure to understand and meet LMIA-exempt criteria.

  • Incomplete documentation of eligibility.

• How Saras Can Help:

  • Clear guidance on LMIA-exempt categories.

  • Assistance in compiling eligibility documentation.

    
    

Bridging Open Work Permit

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• Definition:

  • Designed for individuals awaiting the final decision on their permanent residence application.

• Eligibility:

  • Requires having applied for permanent residence.

• Conditions:

  • Designed for individuals awaiting the final decision on their permanent residence application.

  • Must maintain valid temporary resident status.

• Common Mistakes:

  • Incorrect interpretation of eligibility criteria.

  • Inadequate documentation of temporary resident status.

• How Saras Can Help:

  • Clarification on eligibility criteria.

  • Assistance in maintaining valid temporary resident status.

    
    

  IMPORTANT: The details provided above are fundamental and general in nature. For accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to refer to Canada.ca.