Work permits we handle
- Employer-specific work permits with LMIA
- LMIA-exempt work permits — Intra-Company Transfer, CUSMA / CETA / CPTPP professional, reciprocal employment
- Global Skills Strategy — 2-week processing for select TEER 0 and 1 roles
- Open work permits — for spouses of skilled workers and international students, PGWP, bridging open work permits
- Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
- Working Holiday & IEC
For employers
We support Canadian employers through the full LMIA cycle:
- NOC and wage assessment — confirming TEER classification and prevailing wage from Job Bank
- Recruitment plan — meeting the 4-week multi-channel advertising requirement
- LMIA application — preparing the application under the right stream (High-Wage, Low-Wage, Global Talent, Agricultural)
- Compliance support — preparing your business for potential ESDC inspections
- Foreign worker permit filing — supporting your candidate's application once the LMIA is approved
For foreign workers
If you've already received a job offer, we help you:
- Confirm whether the role needs an LMIA or qualifies for an exempt stream
- Prepare and submit your work permit application
- Coordinate with your employer's LMIA file (if applicable)
- Plan your path from work permit to permanent residence
Common questions
How long does an LMIA take? Most LMIAs are processed in 30–80 business days, depending on stream and region. Global Talent stream files are processed in about 10 business days.
Can I bring my family? Spouses of TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 workers usually qualify for an open work permit. Dependent children may attend Canadian schools without a study permit.
Will a work permit lead to PR? Often yes — most Canadian work experience qualifies you for the Canadian Experience Class under Express Entry, or for a Provincial Nominee Program.
