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Documents Required to Get a Canada Work Permit

Before you can work in Canada, you must apply for a Canadian work permit with the office of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

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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

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

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

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

Document Checklist (IMM 5488)

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

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

Work Permit Documents Required for Specific Occupations and Circumstances

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

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/

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

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

Current, valid passport

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

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

Proof of personal funds

Family Information form (IMM 5645 or IMM 5707)

Photocopy of marriage certificate

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

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

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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