Employer Specific Work Permit

Employer Specific Work Permit

As the name implies, this work permit contains restrictions that only allow the foreign national to work for one company, in a specific occupation, and typically within a specific geographic area. These work permits, which are also known as LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) work permits or LMIA exempt work permits, can only be issued in response to a job offer from a Canadian company.

Frequently asked Questions

  • What are work permissions for specific employers?

    Individuals are permitted to work under certain terms set by their employer, such as: The applicant's name, the employer they work for, the duration of their permitted employment & the authorised location of employment.

  • What professions are eligible for employer-specific work permits?

    Employer-specific work permits may be used for the following professions. In addition to the prerequisites for work permits particular to employers, each occupation has its own eligibility requirements:

    • The candidate is a student.
    • The applicant is a business owner.
    • The candidate is a coach and athlete.
    • The candidate is a worker in agriculture.
    • The applicant is employed by the movie business.