Expanding your company into Canada is an exciting time of growth. However, it also comes with challenges, such as learning how to get a work visa in Canada. If your company has...
Read MoreExpanding your company into Canada is an exciting time of growth. However, it also comes with challenges, such as learning how to get a work visa in Canada. If your company has never obtained work visas for employees, you can benefit from working with a trusted global PEO that can help you stay compliant.
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Expanding your company into Canada is an exciting time of growth. However, it also comes with challenges, such as learning how to get a work visa in Canada. If your company has never obtained work visas for employees, you can benefit from working with a trusted global PEO that can help you stay compliant.
Globalization Partners has experience aiding companies in their expansions across the globe. When you choose to work with our team, we’ll act as the Employer of Record to handle all aspects of your expansion.
Most people looking to live and work in Canada require a work permit and employment visa. Canada has two main types of work permits — open work permit and employer-specific work permit. The country’s Immigration Office issues open work permits to any immigrant who wants to work for an employer for a fixed amount of time. Employer-specific permits allow people to work for only one specific employer in a certain location.
Canada will issue work permits to a variety of workers, including temporary, permanent, and business people. Eligibility varies among the type of worker and the specific work permit required. For example, Canada has free trade agreements that apply to US and Mexican citizens. If your workers fall into these categories, they may not need a work permit.
Most of your employees will go through the temporary work permit process first. After one or more years, they may be eligible for a permanent work permit through the online Express Entry system. The three skilled worker immigration programs under the permanent work permit category include federal skilled worker, federal skilled trades, and Canadian experience class. The requirements differ for each, but all Express Entry applications typically need to include the following:
The Federal Skilled Worker Program uses a point system known as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Employees receive points based on English or French language skills, education, experience, age, adaptability, and arranged employment. They need a 67 out of 100 or higher to qualify.
The basic steps to applying for a temporary Canadian work permit include:
Some workers may want to bring their family members to Canada. Spouses and/or dependent children can often be included in a work visa application if the employee is a new immigrant to Canada. Other family members, such as grandparents, need to become sponsored Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If an employee goes through the Express Entry program, it will connect family members to the rest of the country.
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