Canada offers several immigration pathways for foreign nationals seeking employment and permanent residency. The most popular system is Express Entry, which manages applications for skilled workers under programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Working in Canada requires a valid job offer, work permit, or permanent resident status.
Global Skills Strategy fast-tracks work permits for skilled foreign workers to support Canadian employers’ needs.
Business visitors can enter Canada temporarily without a work permit for meetings.
LMIA confirms a Canadian employer needs a foreign worker when no local worker is available.
Spouse Open Work Permit lets spouses of eligible workers or students work in Canada freely.
Owner Operator Work Permit allows entrepreneurs to run a business and work in Canada temporarily.
Intra-company transfers allow multinational employees to work in Canadian branches without needing an LMIA.
