The North American country, Canada is no doubt one of the most prosperous countries in the world. According to Wikipedia, The economy of Canada is a highly developed market economy. It is the 10th largest GDP by nominal and the 16th largest GDP by PPP in the world.
As with other developed nations, the country’s economy is dominated by the service industry which employs about three-quarters of Canadians & foreigners based in Canada.
As her economy expands day by day, Canada is in dire need of a more skilled workforce and manpower to drive her booming economy.
Anyone interested in working in Canada will need a work permit authorized by the Government of Canada
Step Guide To Apply For Canada Visa
Below is the step by steps on how to apply for a work permit in Canada
1 Check Your Eligibility
You are advised to secure a job with a Canadian company, you are required to get a job offer from a Canadian company before you can apply for Canada Visa. Your employer will sponsor your work visa and provide you with credentials and documentation to complete your application.
In some cases, such as if employment is executed under the terms of an international agreement like NAFTA, a LMIA may not be necessary. Ask your employer if you need a copy of their LMIA to complete your work permit application.
Check the qualifications for an open work permit if you don’t have a job. Openwork permits are difficult to get. If you qualify, though, this permit affords you the right to work in Canada for almost any company. To qualify for an open work permit, you must meet a basic qualification, as well as some additional criteria. Basic qualifiers include:
- Permanent resident status in Canada
- Dependent family member status of a permanent Canadian resident
- The spouse or common-law partner of an international student or skilled worker
- An international student no longer able to meet the cost of your studies
- A refugee, protected person, or family member
- A temporary resident permit holder
2. Begin Your Online Application
Before you proceed to apply for Canada Visa, you are required to Scan your documents to create digital copies for the online portal. Before you start the application process, make sure you have high-quality scans of all the documents you need to get a Canadian work permit. These documents will vary slightly depending on the country from which you enter, but in general, you will need:
- A valid passport
- Two passport-sized photos
- Evidence that you meet employment requirements
- Your job offer letter
- A Certificat D’Acceptation du Quebec, if your job is in Quebec
3 Pay Your Application Fee Online
After you submit an online application, you must pay 3 fees: the application fee, the processing fee, and the biometrics fee. The processing fee is paid when you submit your application. The application and bio-metrics may be paid through a separate online form, located at
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/index.asp.
Fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.
The fee for a work permit is $155 CAD. For an open work permit, you must pay an additional $100 CAD on top of the work permit fee. The biometrics fee is an additional $85 CAD.
