Hiring talent in Canada requires navigating complex work visa requirements. This guide is built for employers, providing a clear overview of the visa types and application processes your company must manage. Understanding these steps is crucial for securing top global talent without costly delays and ensuring full compliance.

For businesses seeking to sponsor work visas in Canada, G-P may be able to assist with the processing of specific work visas and permits. For further global mobility assistance, including relocation checklists and comprehensive visa and immigration guidance, G-P Gia is available to cover every detail of an employee transfer. 

加拿大的工作簽證類型

Most people looking to live and work in Canada require a Canadian work permit and full work visa. Canada offers several types of work visas (work permits), each with specific eligibility criteria, application processes, and compliance requirements. The main categories are:

1. Employer-specific work permits (closed work permits):

• These permits restrict the foreign worker to a specific employer, job, and location for a set duration. 
• Most require a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which demonstrates that hiring international workers will not negatively impact the Canadian labor market.
•  The employer must provide a detailed job offer and meet wage, recruitment, and compliance standards. Examples: temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), Global Talent Stream (for high-demand tech roles), and other employer-driven streams.

2. Open work permits:

These permits allow the holder to work for any eligible Canadian work employer in Canada, with some exceptions. Open work permits do not require an LMIA. Provincial eligibility is limited to specific groups such as spouses or common-law partners of certain skilled workers or international students and international graduates under the Canadian Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP). Participants in International Experience Canada (IEC) programs also qualify.

3. Specialized and LMIA-exempt work permits:

• International Mobility Program (IMP): allows Canadian employers to hire international talent nationals without an LMIA when the employment provides significant economic, social, or cultural benefits to Canada or is covered by international agreements such as intra-company transferees and reciprocal youth exchange programs.
•  Some provinces have their own streams for skilled workers, which may lead to work permits and permanent residency.
• Pilot programs: such as the Yukon Community Pilot, which offers location-restricted open work permits for multiple employers within a Yukon community.

4. Canada post-graduation work permit program (PGWP):

• For international graduates of designated Canadian learning institutions.
• Provides an open work permit for up to three years, depending on the length of the study program.

5. International Experience Canada (IEC): 

• Open work permit options offer the flexibility to work Canada-wide for various companies.
• For youth (usually aged 18–35) from partner countries.
• Includes working holiday (open permit), young professionals (employer-specific), and international co-op (employer-specific) categories.

6. Other temporary and permanent pathways: 

• Temporary work permits are essential for foreign nationals seeking employment opportunities.
• Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs): Allow entry for temporary purposes (work, study, visit), but do not by themselves confer work authorization—an additional work permit is required. Permanent Resident Pathways: Such as Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and Atlantic Immigration Program, which may involve initial work permits as part of the process.
• These pathways often involve collaboration with a Canadian employer to secure a valid status.

取得加拿大工作簽證的要求

Most foreign workers on your team will go through the temporary work permit Canada process first. 1 年或以上後，他們可能有資格透過線上快速通關系統獲得永久工作許可證。 永久工作許可類別下的3熟練工人移民計劃包括聯邦熟練工人、聯邦熟練行業和加拿大經驗類別。 每個要求各不相同，但所有快速通關應用程式通常需要包含以下內容作為第一步：

• Passport or travel document
• Education credential assessment report
• Language test results
• Written job offer from an employer in Canada if applicable
• Proof of work experience
• Provincial nomination (if the professional has one)
• Police certificate
• Proof of funds

如果申請人受邀申請，則需要一份額外的文件，包括資金證明、出生證明和其他文件。

聯邦專業勞工計畫使用稱為綜合排名系統 （CRS） 的點數式系統。 專業人士根據英語或法語技能、教育、經驗、年齡、適應能力和安排的就業情況獲得點數。 As of 2025 年 3 月 25 日, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) no longer awards points for arranged employment (job offers). While job offers remain relevant for some Provincial Nominee Programs and other pathways, they do not increase CRS scores for Express Entry. 他們需要 67 分（滿分 100 分）或更高分才能獲得資格。

申請流程

The basic steps to applying for a Canada work permit include:

• Applying for labor market opinion: Before applying for a temporary work visa, employers need to qualify for the LMIA. You must meet all Canadian immigration requirements for this step. You must complete this step for the professional. 
• Obtaining a temporary job offer: Employers have to send a copy of the positive LMIA to the candidate with a detailed job offer letter. 該函是一份正式的勞動契約，其中包括重要的資訊，例如職位名稱、說明、薪水等。
• Applying for a work permit: Candidates can apply for a temporary work permit after obtaining the job offer letter and positive LMIA. 這可能包括與簽證官員會面，他們將確定該工作是否對加拿大公民的工作產生不利影響。 If the person qualifies for the position, they will get a Canada work permit.
• Obtaining a work permit: After working in Canada under a temporary work permit, individuals may be eligible for permanent residence based on their job classification and language proficiency.

其他重要考量

If foreign workers want to relocate their family to Canada, spouses or dependent children can often be included in the work permit application if the employee is a new immigrant to Canada. Spouses of foreign nationals often receive an open work permit, allowing them to find employment in Canada. Family members, such as grandparents, need to be permanent residents and sponsored by Canadian citizens.

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