Employer work permit (LMIA) — Canada

A Canadian employer proves no Canadian can do the job (an LMIA), then you get a work permit for that job.

What you need

• A job offer and positive LMIA
• Experience and qualifications for the job

Step by step

• Get a genuine offer.
• Employer gets the LMIA.
• You apply for the work permit online.

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