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A Canadian work permit is either tied to a single employer or open to work for almost any employer — and that distinction determines which documents are required, how long processing takes, and how the permit connects to a future permanent residence application.
A decade of files, decisions and outcomes across every major Canadian pathway.
What we handle
A sharper service plan
The right service is more than a checklist. It is a sequence that turns your facts into a coherent, review-ready pathway.
Start with the facts, goals, history and deadlines that shape the route.
Organize evidence, explanations and forms around the decision-maker’s concern.
Keep ownership, communication and the next deadline visible from start to finish.
A visual route guide
Every file has a human story behind it. These moments reflect the preparation, decisions and new beginnings that shape this service.
The right route can connect your experience with meaningful opportunity.
Bring your skills forward with a plan shaped around your real profile.
Good outcomes are built when every contributor is working from the same plan.
A focused review brings the important facts into a clearer sequence.
Strong preparation turns uncertainty into a clear next move.
Once the route is clear, the next decisions become easier to make.
Your future can take shape in the community that fits you best.
A practical plan helps you keep moving when the process feels complex.
What this service covers
Use the guide below to understand the route before you book. Your existing page content remains the source of truth; this surface gives it the same visual hierarchy as the reference homepage.
Talk through your fileOpen this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Your service guide
Review the complete guide below, then use the consultation path when your situation needs a tailored strategy.
A Canadian work permit is either tied to a single employer or open to work for almost any employer — and that distinction determines which documents are required, how long processing takes, and how the permit connects to a future permanent residence application.
Key figures at a glance
Source sequence preservedTechnical reference Eligibility and pathway detail | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Tied to employer? | LMIA required? | Typical use case |
| Employer-specific (LMIA-backed) | Yes | Yes | New hire from abroad in most occupations |
| Employer-specific (LMIA-exempt) | Yes | No | Intra-company transfer, CUSMA professional, certain IMP categories |
| Open work permit | No | No | Spousal open permit, PGWP, some bridging permits |
Application timeline Sequence and requirements | |
|---|---|
| Requirement | What's assessed |
| Recruitment effort | Job Bank advertising and documented Canadian recruitment before hiring abroad |
| Wage | Offered wage at or above the provincial median for the occupation |
| Working conditions | Consistency with provincial employment standards |
| Genuine need | A demonstrated, ongoing labour shortage |
| Compliance history | No unresolved employer violations on file with ESDC |
No. Intra-company transfers, CUSMA professionals, and certain International Mobility Program categories are LMIA-exempt — eligibility depends on the specific exemption, not employer preference.
Not without applying for a new permit tied to the new employer, or qualifying for an open permit. Working for a different employer on an unchanged employer-specific permit is a status violation.
Often yes — 12 months of skilled Canadian work experience typically qualifies a candidate for the Canadian Experience Class, and some provincial streams are built specifically around employer-sponsored temporary workers.
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