You could be selected to come to Canada and work temporarily in jobs that help Canadian employers address skill shortages, or to work under a special temporary worker category. (Information Technology workers, Live-In Caregivers, Business people).
Most of the time, you need to apply for a work permit from outside Canada. However, there are some cases allowing you to apply inside Canada or at the time of your arrival.
Certain categories of workers have their own requirements. The general requirements are:
• Have a job offer from a Canadian employer;
• Complete an application showing that you legally meet the requirements;
• Have a written confirmation from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) that the employer can hire a foreign worker to fill the job. This is known as positive labor market opinion;
• Satisfy a visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your work permit;
• Show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family while you are in Canada;
• Respect the law and have no criminal record;
• Show that you are not a risk to the security of Canada;
• Be in good health. (You may be required to pass a medical examination).
*Note: Different criteria apply for Quebec Temporary Workers.
If you are not sure if you qualify under this category, you can complete our Online Assessment and you will be contacted by e-mail with the result of the analysis, as well as the next steps in the process and the instructions for obtaining an interview by telephone or Skype with one of our executives.
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