Canada is one of the leading destinations for professionals worldwide due to the country’s strong economy, the diversity of its culture and the abundance of job openings. People who wish to immigrate to Canada and work there need a work visa. At Unicorn Immigration, we help navigate the intricacies of Canada work visa processing to ensure an easy application.

This permit is issued if an employer sponsors a foreign worker. A work permit allows you to work only for the specific employer listed in your work permit application. An employer must first get a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment from ESDC, which ensures that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available for the job.

Following LMIA approval by the employer, the worker can apply for a work permit under the TFWP. If you are an internationally trained worker, your spouse will also be eligible for an open work permit and can accompany you to Canada along with your children. Subsequent to the work experience obtained in Canada, you could potentially qualify for permanent residence under Express Entry or PNP.

An open work permit allows flexibility as it is not tied to a specific employer. This permit is available to international students who have graduated from a Canadian institution (Post-Graduation Work Permit) and applicants awaiting decisions on permanent residency (Bridging Open Work Permit).

The documents that are usually needed for a Canada work permit application include:

• Valid job offer letter
• Positive LMIA (for employer-specific work permits)
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Passport and identification documents
• Educational and professional credentials.

Canada Work Visa Processing Time

The processing time for a Canada work visa varies depending on the kind of work permit and country of residence of the applicant. Typically, it takes 1 to 6 months.