Work Permit – Canada | Types, Requirements and Application Process

9 min read

Updated On

Work Permit – Canada | Types, Requirements and Application Process
ielts logo
ielts img

Limited-Time Offer : Access a FREE 10-Day IELTS Study Plan!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take the IELTS exam for a work permit in Canada?

Work permits in Canada do not require an IELTS score. However, if you want to apply for permanent residency in Canada, you must take the IELTS exam.

Are there any restrictions on my work permit?

Yes, some items will be listed on your work permits, such as the sort of job you will be authorized to do, the employer for whom you will be permitted to work, the amount of time you will be allowed to work, and the place where you can work.

What is the LMIA exemption?

LMIA exemption basically implies that a Canadian business does not need to get an LMIA to hire overseas workers. Certain vocations are exempt from the LMIA requirement. Self-employed engineers, technical workers, and personnel transferred within the organization are all exempted from LMIA requirements.

How much does the Canadian work permit cost?

The Canadian work permit costs around 100 Canadian dollars to 155 Canadian dollars.

How many different kinds of LMIA are there in Canada?

In Canada, there are eight main forms of LMIA. Low-wage LMIA, high-wage LMIA, LMIA for Agricultural Workers, LMIA for Seasonal Agricultural Workers, LMIA to Support a Permanent Residency (PR) Visa Application, Dual Intent LMIA, LMIA for Global Talent Stream, and LMIA for In-home Caregivers.

Explore IELTS related articles

ielts logo
ielts img

Start Preparing for IELTS: Get Your 10-Day Study Plan Today!

Ruben Smith

Ruben Smith

Ruben is a specialist and enthusiast in Linguistics. He speaks French, Spanish and German apart from English. He is a pronunciation expert and has even co-authored some books on the same. In the course of his research, he found the English language gap in non-native speakers. That’s when he decided to train students in English. He joined IELTSMaterial a few years ago and has written over 100+ articles. His articles are written in simple language but with strong attention to detail. His ideas are original and easy to understand. He has also researched on many tips that could help students score a band 9 with ease. These tips can be found across the website.

  • Follow:
  • Follow:

Explore other IELTS Articles

Post your Comments

Recent Articles