You must apply for a work permit, typically from outside Canada. In limited cases, in-Canada applications are accepted under specific eligibility rules.
This program allows businesses to temporarily transfer employees to their Canadian offices without needing an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment), supporting executives, managers, or skilled workers.
Most visa-exempt visitors can stay up to six months. The exact length is determined by a border officer upon entry, and extensions may be requested.
You can’t buy PR directly, but business and investment immigration programs let you apply for permanent residency through qualifying programs.
There’s no age limit for Canadian immigration. Applicants over 55 must meet program-specific criteria, including language, work experience, and financial stability.
It depends, but it is ideal if you can show enough money for tuition and living expenses for at least one year, including additional funds if bringing family members.
Fees vary widely. A full sponsorship process may cost CAD 5,000 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and case complexity.
Employers must often get a positive LMIA before hiring a foreign worker. Some jobs are exempt under specific government programs.
A Canadian citizenship certificate, citizenship card, or commemorative certificate can serve as proof. Passports also confirm citizenship once obtained.
Required documents include a passport, language test results, educational assessments, proof of funds, police certificates, and medical exams, based on the immigration program.
Use the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants’ online register to confirm your consultant is licensed and legally authorized.
Check the provincial law society directory to confirm your lawyer is licensed and in good standing to practice immigration law.
This includes a work permit, study permit, visitor record, PR card, or landing document that confirms legal status in Canada.
Approval isn’t guaranteed. Strong applications include financial proof, travel history, ties to home country, and a clear travel plan.
There’s no set amount, but you must show sufficient funds for the entire trip, covering travel, accommodation, and daily needs.
It’s usually issued for one year initially, with the possibility of extensions based on company operations and position type.
Executives and managers can stay up to seven years; specialized knowledge workers can remain for up to five years.
A work permit allows employment. A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) allows entry. Some people need both to work in Canada.
Sponsored spouses may apply for an open work permit, allowing them to work for any employer while waiting for PR.
Processing time depends on the applicant’s country and intake volume. It generally ranges from a few weeks to several months.
Generally, you can stay for your study program’s length plus 90 days to prepare to leave or apply for another visa.
It depends. Ideally you should have funds to cover tuition and CAD 10,000 for living expenses. More may be required if family members accompany you.
You must reside in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) within the five years before applying for citizenship, along with tax filing and language requirements.
The Global Skills Strategy offers two-week processing for eligible jobs, requiring a job offer in a specific NOC.
Provinces like Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba may accept unskilled or low skilled workers through Provincial Nominee Programs targeting essential sectors like agriculture and hospitality.
Canadian employers must provide a job offer and obtain a positive LMIA unless they qualify for an exemption. Workers then apply for a work permit.
Some individuals, like business visitors or artists performing short-term, may temporarily work in Canada without a permit under specific exemptions.