Who is eligible to apply for a Canada work permit

In general, foreign nationals who want to work in Canada need a work permit. However, not all foreign nationals are eligible to apply for a Canada work permit. Eligibility requirements for a Canada work permit include:

A valid job offer from a Canadian employer: A foreign national must first receive a job offer from a Canadian employer before they can apply for a work permit. The job offer must be supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or be exempt from the LMIA requirement.

A positive LMIA, if required: Some job offers require an LMIA from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to demonstrate that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job and that no Canadian worker is available to do so.

Proof of qualifications: Depending on the job, the foreign national may need to provide proof of their education, work experience, or other qualifications.

Admissibility: The foreign national must be admissible to Canada, which means they do not have a criminal record or pose a security or health risk to Canadians.

Ability to support themselves: The foreign national must be able to demonstrate that they have enough money to support themselves and any family members who will be accompanying them to Canada.

Compliance with the terms of the work permit: The foreign national must comply with the conditions of their work permit and leave Canada before the work permit expires or apply to extend their stay in Canada.

It's important to note that some individuals may be exempt from the work permit requirement, such as certain types of business visitors, foreign representatives, and emergency service providers.