Work Permit is a written authorization to work in Canada issued
by the Canadian High Commission to a person who is not a Canadian Citizen or permanent
resident of Canada. It is normally valid for specific period of time and for a specific
job. The work permit is issued based on the Labour Market opinion through a HRSDC
confirmation that the particular job is in high demand in Canada.
Initially the Employer applies for Labour Market Opinion, if necessary. After the
Employer extends Temporary Job Offer the Foreign Skilled Worker applies for Work
Permit which is issued after the screening is successfully completed.
Role of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
An HRSDC Confirmation for a job is an opinion given to the Canadian High Commission
which helps determine the CHC that the employment of the foreign worker is likely
to have a positive or a negative impact on the Labour Market in Canada. An HRSDC
confirmation may be required in order for a work permit to be issued.
The HRSDC confirmation process is initiated by the Prospective employer who contact
and gets the job offer from the HRSDC. The form is then filled and submitted back
to the HRSDC which further considers several factors including availability of Canadians
and the offered wages to the economic benefit to the prospective foreign worker.
Basic Requirements to obtain a work permit for Canada
The Canadian High Commission must be presented with the fulfilling requirements
of the Immigration and Refugee protection act and Regulations. The candidate must
also:
• Satisfy that the he would leave Canada upon completion of his employment in Canada.
• Be a law abiding and with no criminal track record.
• A submission of Police Clearance certificate would be necessary.
• Not be a risk to the security of Canada.
• Be in good health after submitting complete medical examination report.
• Produce any additional documents as required by the CHC