Why apply for a Canada Employer-Specific Work Permit?

• 5 lakhs+ job vacancies for foreign nationals
• Inviting 1.2 million people by 2027
• Ontario increased the wages to CAD17.20 per hour
• Earn an average annual salary of CAD 63,000
• Apply for permanent residence in Canada upon eligibility

What is Employer-Specific Work Permit?

A work permit allows foreign nationals to reside and work in the country for a specific timeframe. The country offers two different types of work permits such as:

• Open Work Permit
• Closed work permit or the Employer-specific work permit

Canada Open work permit: With a Canadian open work permit, you can work for any employer at any location in the country without the requirements for an LMIA.
 

Canada Employer-specific work permit: With a Canada Employer-specific work permit, you can only work for a specific employer at a particular location in a specific job role.
 

The Employer-Specific work permit, also known as the closed work permit, is granted to foreign workers looking for temporary work in the country. Closed work permit holders can only work for a single Canadian employer at a specific position. The work duration and the work location will be mentioned in the Canada work permit. While the permit may seem restricted, it is a great opportunity for foreign nationals looking to gain quality work experience in Canada while also leading a pathway to acquire permanent residency in the country.
 

*To know more about the differences between Canada's open and closed work permits, read…

Canada Open Work Permit vs. Closed Work Permit
 

Benefits of a Canada closed work permit

Here are some of the reasons you should consider applying for a closed work permit in Canada:

• Canada currently has 5 lakh+ job vacancies across various sectors
• Around 20% of the overall work permits issued by Canada were of the employer-specific work permit category
• Let's you work for a single Canadian employer
• Earn an annual income of up to $63,000
• Gives you a chance to apply for permanent residence in Canada

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Who needs an Employer-Specific Work Permit?

Foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can apply for an employer-specific work permit.

The closed work permit is particularly ideal for the below list of foreign workers:

• Foreign workers who have applied for permanent residence through the RNIP (Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot) can apply for a work permit with a 12-month validity.
• Foreign workers who have obtained provincial nomination
• Foreign workers who have applied for permanent residence through the Atlantic Immigration Program. Individuals who have applied before March 5, 2022, will not require an LMIA, whereas those who apply after March 6, 2022, will require an LMIA.

What is LMIA for an Employer-Specific Work Permit?

LMIA, or the Labour Market Impact Assessment, is an official document issued by a Canadian employer before recruiting a foreign worker. Candidates looking to work in Canada must acquire a positive LMIA from the employer in Canada along with a valid employment contract. Having a positive LMIA indicates that the Canadian employer could not find a PR holder or citizen to fill the vacant job position.  
 

In cases where the Canada work permit is LMIA-exempt, the employer in Canada will be required to provide the foreign worker with an official employment number. The employment number will be released through the official employer portal. Successful Employer-specific work permit applications will receive the following:

• LMIA-exemption code
• Occupation title
• Employment duration
• Employer Name
• NOC code

Eligibility Criteria for an Employer-Specific Work Permit

To be eligible for an employer-specific work permit, you must fulfill the below eligibility requirements are as follows:

• A valid LMIA
• Proof of employment or job contract in Canada
• Employment number
• Submit evidence of intention to exit Canada after the expiry of your work permit
• Proof of financial funds to support yourself in the country
• Clear criminal record
• Medical certificate
• Evidence that you will not be working for any employer involved in illegal activities
• Proof that you will not be employed by an employer listed as ineligible
• Submit any additional documents if required

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Steps to apply for an Employer-Specific Work Permit in Canada

You can follow the below steps to apply for an Employer-Specific Work permit:

Step 1: Check if you are eligible for an Employer-specific work permit in Canada

Step 2: Fulfill the specified eligibility requirements

Step 3: Fill out the application form

Step 4: Complete the fee payment and submit the application

Step 5: Wait for the status of your Employer-specific work permit.

Processing Fees for an Employer-Specific Work Permit

The processing fee to apply for an Employer-specific Work Permit is CAD155, with a biometric fee of CAD85 if required.
 

Processing Time for an Employer-Specific Work Permit

The processing time for an Employer-specific Work Permit from India takes around 19 weeks. However, the time taken to process the application may vary depending on other factors.
 

How Can Y-Axis help you?

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