Here are the requirements for a Canadian work visa:

  • Valid Passport
  • Job offer letter from a Canadian employer
  • LMIA or proof of LMIA exemption
  • Proof of sufficient funds, such as bank statements and pay slips
  • Police clearance certificates
  • Medical exam results
  • Recent passport-size photos
  • Completed application forms and application fee payment receipts
  • Note: An open work permit requires no offer letter or LMIA.

Note: On an open work permit, no offer letter or LMIA required.