Program eligibility
Work Permit — International Mobility Program
The eligibility criteria below are drawn from the governing regulation and IRCC program guidance, each anchored to the verbatim source text so you can read the rule as it is written and follow it to the official page.
Eligibility criteria
The requirements below are drawn directly from the governing regulation and IRCC program guidance for Work Permit — International Mobility Program. Each is anchored to the verbatim source text, not a paraphrase, so you can read the rule as it is written and follow it to the official page.
“Application For Work Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM 1295)”
“a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) (if you plan to work a paid job in Quebec for more than 30 days)”
“You’re only eligible in certain situations.”
“pay the employer compliance fee of $230”
“This means the worker can work for anyone in Canada, except for employers that either are on the list of employers who don't meet their responsibilities, or regularly offer striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages”
“a letter from your current employer”
“Workers eligible for an employer-specific work permit (LMIA-exempt)”
“an employment contract”
“an employment contract (also known as the employment agreement)”
“From $230, unless [exempted](/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/find-need-labour-market-impact-assessment/employer-compliance-exemptions.html)”
“Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker (IMM 5710)”
“can communicate with a moderate proficiency for speaking and listening in French”
“to meet the general requirements for all work permit applicants”
“To qualify for this fee, you must make your offer to a group of 3 or more foreign nationals (performing artists and their staff) **at the same time**.”
“Global Skills Strategy applicants (**if** the job is LMIA-exempt)”
“Under the International Mobility Program (IMP), you can hire a temporary foreign worker without a labour market impact assessment (LMIA).”
“The job is in National Occupational Classification (NOC) Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) categories 0, 1, 2 or 3 (high-skilled).”
“You meet the wage assessment for the job you’re offering.”
“to have a job offer from an employer who’s not on the list of non-compliant employers”
“You need a job offer.”
“proof that you meet the requirements of the job (for example, the license or certification if your job is regulated)”
“a copy of the positive LMIA and LMIA file number”
“Under the International Mobility Program (IMP), you can hire a temporary foreign worker **without** a labour market impact assessment (LMIA).”
“Your employer may need a labour market impact assessment (LMIA).”
“You don’t need a job offer.”
“lets you hire temporary foreign workers **without** a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)”
“an offer of employment number”
“Workers who have an open work permit”
“This means the worker can work for anyone in Canada, **except** for employers that either - are on the [list of employers who don’t meet their responsibilities](/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/employers-non-compliant.html), or - regularly offer striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages”
“Job offer not required”
“will live and work outside the province of Quebec”
“a photocopy of your passport or travel document”
“1 photo meeting the visa photo specifications”
“1 photo meeting the visa photo specifications”
“a reference letter from past employers”
“create and submit an offer of employment form through the Employer Portal”
“a photocopy of your valid (not expired) passport or travel document”
“proof of past work experience (for example, pay stubs)”
“You can work for most compliant employers in Canada.”
“You don't need an LMIA to hire these workers: Workers with a work permit exemption”
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