Guide: A Step By Step Guide On Applying For Canada Visa

The North American country, Canada is no doubt one of the most prosperous countries in the world. According to Wikipedia, The economy of Canada is a highly developed market economy. It is the 10th largest GDP by nominal and 16th largest GDP by PPP in the world. As with other developed nations, the country’s economy is dominated by the service industry which employs about three-quarters of Canadians & foreigners based in Canada.

As her economy expands day by day, Canada is in dire need of a more skilled workforce and manpower to drive her booming economy.

Anyone interested in working in Canada will need a work permit authorized by the Government of Canada

Below is the step by steps on how to apply for a work permit in Canada

1 Check Your Eligibility

You are advised to secure a job with a Canadian company, you are required to get a job offer from a Canadian company before you can apply for a work permit. Your employer will sponsor your work visa and provide you with credentials and documentation to complete your application.

In some cases, such as if employment is executed under the terms of an international agreement like NAFTA, a LMIA may not be necessary. Ask your employer if you need a copy of their LMIA tom complete your work permit application.

Check the qualifications for an open work permit if you don’t have a job. Open work permits are difficult to get. If you qualify, though, this permit affords you the right to work in Canada for almost any company. To qualify for an open work permit, you must meet a basic qualification, as well as some additional criteria. Basic qualifiers include:

• Permanent resident status in Canada
• Dependent family member status of a permanent Canadian resident
• The spouse or common-law partner of an international student or skilled worker
• An international student no longer able to meet the cost of your studies
• A refugee, protected person, or their family member
• A temporary resident permit holder

2. Begin Your Online Application

You are required to Scan your documents to create digital copies for the online portal. Before you start the application process, make sure you have high-quality scans of all the documents you need to get a Canadian work permit. These documents will vary slightly depending on the country from which you enter, but in general, you will need:

• A valid passport
• Two passport-sized photos
• Evidence that you meet employment requirements
• Your job offer letter
• A Certificat D’Acceptation du Quebec, if your job is in Quebec

3 Pay Your Application Fee Online

After you submit an online application, you must pay 3 fees: the application fee, the processing fee, and the biometrics fee. The processing fee is paid when you submit your application. The application and bio-metrics may be paid through a separate online form, located at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/index.asp.

Fees must be paid online using a credit or debit card.
The fee for a work permit is $155 CAD. For an open work permit, you must pay an additional $100 CAD on top of the work permit fee. The biometrics fee is an additional $85 CAD.

4 Complete your biometrics at a visa application center.

Biometrics including fingerprints and a digital photo for identification are currently required for visa applicants from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, and will soon be required for all visa applicants. To submit your biometrics, make an appointment with an approved Visa Application Center (VAC).

An approved list of VACs can be found at http://www.canada.ca.
United States applicants can visit Application Support Centers across the country. You need to make an advanced appointment with the Centers, just like with the VACs.

5. Submit Your Application

Now, your final step is to submit your application.

If your families members are also applying to you, you should send their applications in one package to the location where your application will be processed (based on their type of application).

For more information about where to submit your application, visit — official webpage of Canada.ca.

Disclaimer:

All info on this website is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.