Immigration via employment in Canada

Immigration for workers – Immigration via employment in Canada

The Canadian economy is constantly in need of new workers. Local candidates do not fill all vacancies in the Canadian labour market. That is why the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) constantly issues work permits for foreigners who have found work in Canada. In addition, Canada is actively looking for people who already have experience in Canada, so immigration for workers is a great way to get permanent residence in Canada.

There are several ways a foreigner can get a work permit in Canada. Immigration through work in Canada is possible in two main ways – with the support of the employer and obtaining work permits based on the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) as part of the Temporary Foreign Workers Program or through obtaining work permits in Canada in the International Experience Canada (IEC), which is available to citizens of several countries.

The main goal of this immigration pathway is to gain enough Canadian work experience to qualify for immigration through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class, which are served by Express Entry or through or some streams of the Provincial Nominee Program.

Immigration for workers with the support of employers through the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA):

Stage 1: Search for an employer

Stage 2: Obtaining a positive LMIA

Stage 3: Applying for a Work Permit and other documents

Stage 4: Work Permit and Work in Canada

Stage 5: Choosing an immigration path

Stage 6: Application processing

Stage 7: Becoming a Permanent Resident

Immigration for workers after participation in the International Experience Canada

Immigration for workers is possible after participation in the International Experience Canada (IEC). The IEC is a program that allows young foreigners to obtain a Work Permit in Canada for a period of one year. This initiative was developed by Canada in collaboration with other countries to increase international cultural exchange and global youth mobility of young people aged 18 to 30 (18 to 35 years old for Australia). Canada has such agreements with 35 countries and territories.

International Experience Canada (IEC) consists of the following stages:

Stage 1: Preparation of the initial package of documents

Stage 2: Creating a profile International Experience Canada

Stage 3: Invitation to Apply

Stage 4: Applying for a Work Permit

Stage 5: Work in Canada

Stage 5a: Express Entry

Stage 5b: Provincial Programs

Stage 5c: Second IEC application

Stage 5d: LMIA

Stage 5e: Study in Canada

Stage 6: Choosing your immigration path