Why You Need an Immigration Lawyer for a Work Permit in Canada

You are determined to live and work in Canada and are seeking a Canadian work permit so why do you need a Canadian immigration lawyer? Well although the process seems simple it can soon become very complex and stressful.



The normal process is that you apply for a job in Canada and get offered the role. Now it gets complicated. The job offer must be one that has been approved by the Canadian Human Resources Department before the work permit application can be made. This means that the company must demonstrate why they could not find a suitable Canadian to fill the position. If the role is for a "Occupation Under Pressure" as recognized by the Canadian Immigration department, the requirements may be relaxed. This means that there is a skill shortage in Canada that the government is keen to address.



If you are seeking a low skilled job, then the approval rating can be particularly difficult.



It is not difficult to see that this is an onerous task for a company and the proof may not be that easy to obtain. A good Canadian immigration lawyer will be able to assist a company with these requirements.



However, once the job offer is approved by the Human Resources Department, you can make an application for your Work Permit visa with the assistance of your Toronto immigration lawyer. The application review will involve assessing the application to determining if you are qualified and otherwise admissible to Canada. If your application is successful you will be issued with a Canadian Work Permit.



There are a few situations where the job offer does not require approval by the Human Resources Department. These include permits for entrepreneurs and intra-company transferees. They also include employment for other persons whose employment will provide a substantial benefit to Canada.



Students who have completed a recognizable study course in Canada can apply for an open work permit, allowing them to work for any employer who offers them a job.



Lastly, live-in carers from another country can also obtain a work permit, provided their employer allows them to live in the employer’s house.



In all of these exceptional cases, a Canadian immigration lawyer will greatly assist the smooth and quick review of your work permit application.



About The Author:

The author is a Canadian Immigration Lawyer and a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. As a licensed Canadian Immigration Lawyer, the author is authorized to represent clients in immigration cases related to Canada Work Permits.