Immigration to Canada
How do I make it happen?
Unless you were born in Canada, have a Canadian parent, or are married to a Canadian, you will need to do some research to allow you to immigrate to Canada and ultimately work in Canada. This section is aimed at helping you understand all the crucial information you should know to plan your immigration to Canada. For general information on how to get a visa to visit Canada, see the Canada International website.
Disclaimer: The Moving2Canada Team are not registered immigration professionals. We always recommend verifying information provided with an immigration expert. Immigration rules are constantly evolving and we do our best to keep your informed. See Immigration Advice for a list of recommended experts.
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If you intend to work in Canada, you will need to gain a work permit to do so. There are several categories of immigrants, which correspond to the economic and social aims of the various immigration programs. Below are the most popular methods of gaining a work permit to work in Canada.
Work permit via IEC working holiday visa
Many countries allow people to obtain working holiday visas for Canada for up to two years if they come through the International Experience Canada (IEC) process. This can make immigration to Canada straightforward, at least on a temporary basis, to those who are young and keen to work in Canada. Arriving on a working holiday visa is recommended, where possible, as it allows you the chance to come to Canada, find suitable employment and from there assess your options to stay in Canada. Consult the Working Holiday Visa in Canada section for more information. We have also prepared a IEC visa FAQ section to help you.
An LMO can be obtained from outside Canada if a Canadian employer can demonstrate that employing you will benefit the labour market. Immigration to Canada is becoming easier as Canada seeks to attract more foreign workers to support its strong economic growth. LMO is a fast, cheap process that was designed to allow Canadian employers fill positions in their companies with foreign workers if they are unable to find a Canadian to do the job. This work permit generally needs to be renewed annually but is sometimes available up to three years. It allows you to work in Canada for a specified employer.
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows one of Canada’s provinces or territories to nominate you to settle and work in Canada. This process is conducted through your employer and specific to each province.
For those of you who have done your time in Canada and have, or will have, twelve months of professional experience or study in your field, the Canadian Experience Class is probably the best route towards residency. You apply directly and not through your employer.
Immigration to Canada is possible through a family relationship. If you are a Canadian citizen or have permanent residency, you can sponsor your spouse, conjugal or common-law partner, dependent child (including adopted child) or other eligible relative to become a permanent resident under the Family Class.
Skilled workers are those who are selected as permanent residents based on their ability to become economically established in Canada. Federal skilled worker applications are assessed for eligibility according to a points-based system.
Tradespeople can apply as permanent residents based on their trade, work experience and either a job offer or trade certification in Canada. Federal skilled trades applications are assessed for eligibility according to a pass / fail system.
Many engineering and constructions firms in Canada wish to access the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. In this guide, Matthew Iwama outlines how to do so.
The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit Canada for two years. Read more about the Super Visa.
In spite of the fact that the 2014 IEC visas for Ireland sold out, Young Professionals and International Co-op visas remain available. Read more.
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Information on how to apply for a work permit via the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), including a detailed FAQ section.
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