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While most of the programs require the employer to undergo the LMIA process, there are some exceptions:
International Mobility Program
The foreign national may obtain a work permit only after the employer has submitted relevant information to the IRCC and receives the approval.
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Agreements
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International free trade agreements (Such as NAFTA, and some more)
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Provincial or territorial agreements
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Canadian Interest:
Work under this category will create or maintain significant social, cultural or economic benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
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Significant benefit
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Self-employed and racing jockeys.
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Intracompany transferees: Allows Individuals’ who either have a specialized knowledge or are an executive senior manager to obtain a work permit.
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Emergency repair personnel or repair personnel for out of warranty equipment
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Television and film workers
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Reciprocal employment
Allows foreign nationals to work in Canada when Canadians have been given the same opportunity abroad. It does not have to be one on one exchange.
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General category
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Commercial airline agreements
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International Experience Canada
It provides youth with the opportunity to travel and work in Canada.
Eligibility requirements:
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Country of citizenship has an agreement with Canada http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/eligibility.asp?country=all&cat=NA&#country_category_name_cont OR
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Use recognized organization
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/ros.asp
Dependants aren’t eligible to accompany to Canada.
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Academic exchanges
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Performing arts
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Designated by the minister:
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Work-related to a research, educational or training program
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Public policy, competitiveness, and economy
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Charitable or religious work (Employer related WP )
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Other
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Applicants with no means of financial support ( Refugees)
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Humanitarian reasons
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If you have been working full time for employer on your work permit for at least 1 year and have a valid job offer, which is exempt from LMIA
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No Work Permit Required:
Although work permit is not required for the following, eTA or TRV might be necessary for admission to Canada:
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Business visitors
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Diplomats
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Foreign athletes
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Military personnel
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Crew members
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Clergy
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Performing artists
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Guest speakers
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News reporters
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Expert witnessed, examiners and evaluators
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Students engaged in part-time work on campus
For information: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/need-work-permit-work.html
Open Work Permit
It is not a job-specific Work Permit.
Following persons are some of those who may be eligible to apply for an OWP:
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Those, who are already working in Canada and whose application for permanent residence has received a positive eligibility assessment under one of the following:
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Federal Skilled Worker program
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Canadian Experience Class
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PNP
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Federal Skilled Trades Program
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H&C
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Family members of persons, whose applications for PR have been approved under one of the above
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Members of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class
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Spouses or common-law partners of foreign representatives and family members of military personnel
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an international student who graduated from a designated learning institution and are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
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are a student who’s no longer able to meet the costs of their studies (destitute student)
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have an employer-specific work permit and are being abused or at risk of being abused in relation to your job in Canada
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are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student
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are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
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are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person or their family member
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are under an unenforceable removal order
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are a temporary resident permit holder
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are a young worker participating in special programs
For information: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=177&top=17