WORK VISA

Your Professional Journey Toward Permanent Residency in Canada!

Canada offers a wide array of Work Visa programs to suit various career goals and circumstances. Whether you're seeking temporary employment, looking to launch your career after graduating or engaging in an intra-company transfer, CANAfect's can guide you through the application process, ensuring that your journey to working in Canada is a smooth and successful one.

Working in Canada offers not only professional opportunities but also a stepping stone toward becoming a Permanent Resident in Canada!

Here's how it can benefit you:

• Gain Canadian Work Experience:

  • With a temporary work permit, you have the chance to work in Canada, gaining valuable Canadian work experience. This experience is highly regarded by Canadian immigration authorities.

• Improve Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score:

  • The Canadian Express Entry system awards additional CRS points for Canadian work experience. This boosts your ranking in the Express Entry pool and increases your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

• Express Entry Eligibility:

  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a pathway to permanent residency through Express Entry. By working in Canada on a temporary work permit, you become eligible for CEC, which can be a faster route to permanent residency.

• Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs):

  • Many Canadian provinces have PNPs with streams targeting individuals with Canadian work experience. Some provinces offer specific pathways for temporary foreign workers, and your experience can make you eligible for nomination.

• Educational Opportunities:

  • While on a temporary work permit, you may explore educational opportunities in Canada. Pursuing higher education can further enhance your eligibility for Express Entry and permanent residency.

• Family Sponsorship:

  • If you have family members in Canada who are permanent residents or citizens, they may be able to sponsor you for permanent residency. Your Canadian work experience can strengthen your application.

• Language Proficiency and Adaptation:

  • Working in Canada provides you with an opportunity to enhance your language skills and adapt to Canadian society. These factors can contribute to a successful permanent residency application.

• Permanent Residency Application:

  • After gaining Canadian work experience and fulfilling other eligibility criteria, you can apply for permanent residency through Express Entry, a PNP, or another suitable program.

• Path to Canadian Citizenship:

  • As a Canadian Permanent Resident, you can work toward Canadian Citizenship, enjoying the benefits and privileges of being a Canadian Citizen.

Intra-Company Transfers (ICT):

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):

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Things to Consider:

• Eligibility: Graduates of eligible Canadian institutions may apply within 180 days of receiving their credentials

• Duration: PGWPs can be valid for up to three years, depending on the length of the program completed

• Application: Complete application is submitted online, providing proof of eligibility and study completion

• Timeline: PGWPs are usually processed quickly, making it a viable option for recent graduates

Temporary Work Permit (TWP):

Things to Consider:

• Eligibility: You need to have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. While you may qualify for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Exempt, most job offers may require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

• Duration: Temporary Work Permits can be issued for a specific job and location, typically ranging from a few months to a few years

• Application: The application process varies depending on your country of residence, and may include biometrics and medical exams

• Timeline: Processing times differ, so we advise you to apply well in advance of your planned employment start date

Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children may be able to work, study or live with you while you work in Canada.

Things to Consider:

• Eligibility: Employees of multinational companies with a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate in Canada may qualify

• Duration: ICT Work Permits are typically issued for the duration of the assignment or project

• Application: The Canadian and foreign entities must fulfill specific requirements, and the employee needs to demonstrate their qualifications

• Timeline: Processing times for ICT Work Permits vary; plan ahead to avoid delays

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Provincial Nomination Program (PNP):

Things to Consider:

• Eligibility: Provinces and territories nominate individuals for specific job openings based on local labor market needs

• Duration: PNP Work Permits are typically issued for the duration of the job offer

• Application: You must receive a nomination from a province or territory before applying for a Work Permit

• Timeline: Processing times depend on the specific PNP stream and the province or territory's procedures

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No matter your career path, CANAfect is here to guide you through the Work Visa application process. We provide comprehensive support for any of the following available Temporary Work Permit programs

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