Work permits and LMIA
Whether you have a job offer, a spouse studying or working in Canada, or a business that needs to hire from abroad, the right work permit depends on details that are easy to get wrong. We help you find the category that fits and build an application that holds up.
Who we help
- Workers with a job offer from a Canadian employer
- Spouses and partners of eligible students and workers
- International graduates moving from study to work
- Canadian employers hiring through the LMIA process
- Workers in Canada who need to extend or change a permit
Work permit options
How we help
Free assessment
We review your situation and tell you which options are worth pursuing.
Strategy
A consultation to plan the application and list every document.
Preparation
We prepare and check the full application before submission.
Follow-up
We track the file and respond to IRCC until a decision.
Common questions
Do I need a job offer to get a Canadian work permit?
Not always. Open work permits do not require one, but they are only available in specific situations. Most employer-specific permits do.
What is an LMIA?
A Labour Market Impact Assessment is the employer’s application showing that hiring a foreign worker will not harm the Canadian labour market. Many work permits depend on a positive LMIA, though some job offers are exempt.
Can a work permit lead to permanent residence?
Often, yes. Skilled Canadian work experience counts toward Express Entry and many provincial programs, so we plan your work permit with permanent residence in mind.
Not sure which option fits?
Send us your details. A consultant reviews your situation at no cost and replies with the next step.