Documents Required to Get a Canada Work Permit

• Documents required to work in Canada change as Canadian immigration law changes. Protect your business and family: Consult an immigration lawyer for documentation required in your unique situation.

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• Forms and Documents Required for a Canada Work Permit: Learn More: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5487ETOC.asp#5487E3

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• Application For Work Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM 1295)

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• Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) provided by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) http://www.ackahlaw.com/our-expertise/temporary-residence-folder/work-permits-that-require-lmia OR

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• Offer of Employment to a Foreign National Exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) http://www.ackahlaw.com/our-expertise/temporary-residence-folder/lmia or Offer of Employment ID number

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• Document Checklist (IMM 5488)

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• Use of a Representative (IMM 5476), if it applies to you

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• Canada regional visa office required documents and documents required by your home country

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• Work Permit Documents Required for Specific Occupations and Circumstances

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• NAFTA Professional Work Permits for Canadian or Mexican Citizens (TN Visa) http://ow.ly/UvWJ30cO9zA

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• Work Permits for Live-in Caregivers in Canada http://www.ackahlaw.com/our-expertise/temporary-residence-folder/work-permits-for-live-in-caregivers-in-canada

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• Work Permits Pursuant to the General Agreement on Trade in Services http://ow.ly/eCsE30cO9Kn

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• Documents Required for All Canada Permits http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-border.asp

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• Current, valid passport

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• Two photographs, with your name and date of birth written on the back

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• A photocopy of the information page of your valid passport or travel document

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• Proof of personal funds

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• Family Information form (IMM 5645 or IMM 5707)

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• Photocopy of marriage certificate

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• Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409), if it applies to you

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• Learn More: http://www.ackahlaw.com/our-expertise/canada-immigration

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• Evelyn Ackah of Ackah Business Immigration Law can help you understand your rights and understand Canadian work permit and visa regulations as they apply to you. Contact Evelyn: contact@ackahlaw.com

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