Canada · Visas and documents

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Work

Official name: Employer-specific work permit

For an employer-specific permit, confirm the LMIA or exemption route. Open permits have separate eligibility and do not require an offer.

Documents to organise 8

Valid passport or travel documentContract or job offer accepted for the categoryEmployer authorisation, sponsorship or petition where the route requires it

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Evidence of experience and professional licensingMedical examination or certificate/TB where applicablePolice certificates for the requested countries and periodsCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedEvidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction

Route forms and references

LMIA / Offer of employment number

How to proceed

Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
Ask the employer to complete the prior authorisation or sponsorship required by this route.
Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Check official requirements ↗ www.canada.ca Check official requirements ↗ ircc.canada.ca