Identify the correct authority
The application must rely on a valid LMIA or a specific exemption when required. We assess the proposed category and explain which employer, worker and job documents should support it.
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Canadian Work Permit Applications
Strategic guidance for employer-specific, LMIA-supported and eligible LMIA-exempt work permit applications.
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A clear plan for your circumstances
A work permit strategy depends on the worker’s background, the position, the employer, the proposed exemption or LMIA and where the application is made. The evidence should establish both the legal basis for the permit and the credibility of the intended employment.
Every case is assessed individually. A consultation is the appropriate first step to identify the applicable requirements, risks and realistic options.
What careful preparation involves
More than completing forms
Align the job evidence
Offer letters, contracts, employer records and the application forms should describe the position consistently. Duties, wages, work location and the worker’s qualifications require careful review.
Plan around status and timing
Applicants in Canada may have additional questions about extensions, maintained status or restoration. Those issues should be considered before a current document expires whenever possible.
Frequently asked questions
Starting with clear information
These answers are general. Current requirements and your individual circumstances must be reviewed before relying on a particular option.
Does every work permit require an LMIA?
No. Some work permits may be LMIA-exempt, but an exemption must be supported by the applicable legal or program authority and the facts of the case.
Can I work while my application is being processed?
The answer depends on your current status, where and how you applied, and whether specific authorization applies. This should be assessed individually before working.
Can Parsica assist both the employer and worker?
Yes, subject to professional obligations and the circumstances of the matter. We can coordinate the employer-side documents and the worker’s application strategy.
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