Work in Canada

Only Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to work in

Canada. However, a Canadian business may apply for HSDC (LMIA)

clearance to engage a foreign worker on a temporary work permit if

there is a lack of a certain skill set or qualifications required for a

particular position.

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The LMIA standards do not apply to some work permits. According to

the free trade agreements with the US, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and

Peru, these are the candidates. Through these schemes, nationals of these

nations can acquire temporary work permits without requiring an LMIA.

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There are unique allowances and exceptions for certain occupations in

Canada, including religious workers, sports, students, wives of students

and workers, and artists. We assist applicants in choosing the program

that best meets their requirements.