Work Permits

Canada is considered one of the world’s top recommended destinations for skilled talent and professionals worldwide. With its economic prosperity and multicultural workforce, Canada offers various work permits to attract foreign nationals. Hobberman & Company offers expert legal guidance and comprehensive support to individuals seeking career options in Canada and to employers eager to hire global professionals, simplifying complex immigration processes and helping you secure your work permit with ease.

Types of Canadian Work Permits

Employer-Specific or Closed Work Permit

  • This work permit is linked to a specific employer, job title, and location.
  • A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is required by an employer before applying for a work permit to make sure that the Canadian market will not be negatively impacted by hiring a global worker.

Open Work Permit

  • This work permit allows an applicant to flexibly work for any Canadian employer, without a particular job offer.
  • Open Work Permits are for international students who have graduated from Canadian institutions (Post-Graduation Work Permit).
  • This work permit is for the international student or worker’s spouse (Spousal Open Work Permit).
  • This work permit is for an individual in Canada progressing to permanent residence (Bridging Open Work Permit).

International Mobility Program

  • A mobility program that allows employers to hire international talent without applying for LMIA.
  • International Experience Canada (IEC) and Intra-Company Transfers.

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Canadian Work Permits: How We Support You

Eligibility Evaluation
Submitting LMIA Applications
Gather Necessary Documents
Online Application Submission
Port Of Entry (POE) Activation
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I temporarily work in Canada while my PR application is in process?
    Yes, certain individuals can apply for an Open Work and Standard Work Permit to be employed in Canada for temporary work.
  • What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment, and when do employers need one?
    An LMIA is an official document that confirms that hiring a foreign national will not have any negative effect on Canada’s labor market. The employers hiring under the Temporary Foreign Work Program must acquire a positive LMIA before a foreign worker applies for a work permit.
  • Is it necessary to get an employment offer while applying for a Canadian work permit?
    Yes, a valid job offer is essential to acquire a Canadian work permit in most of the cases. However, certain open work permit categories, like post-graduation and spousal open work permits, do not require any employment offer.
  • Can a foreign employee continue to work in Canada while their work permit renewal application is in process?
    Yes, if an individual has applied to extend their status before the expiry of their current work permit, they are eligible to continue work in the same circumstances. This process of pre-application is known as ‘Maintained Status’.
  • Can a foreign employee switch employers while having an employer-specific work permit?
    No, a foreign employee holding an employer-specific work permit is bound to work for the particular employer specified on the permit. The employee can change the employer by applying for a new work permit.
  • What are the employer’s responsibilities when hiring a foreign worker under an LMIA-based work permit?
    The employers must ensure compliance with ESDC requirements, maintain accurate job descriptions, pay the approved wage, keep detailed payroll and employment records, and be prepared for possible employer compliance inspections by IRCC or ESDC.

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