Canadian Working Visa And Work Permit Issues To Know About

Completing A Working Visa To Canada Under The Live In Caregiver Program Results To Permanent Residence In Canada

A working visa and work permit to Canada are among the common means employed by individuals to be able to stay in the country and even to apply as permanent residents later on.

However, many applicants can tell that getting one isn’t easy. Plus, the different requirements needed make everything even more difficult. And of course, the various processes involved can be confusing. A lot of issues are not clear with applicants yet, and there are a lot of questions being asked online about these topics.

Here, we’ll try to address some of the basic questions to help some individuals who are in need of answers.

A working visa or work permit to Canada is required to work legally in the country

How do I obtain a work permit for Canada?
First, you will need a work offer to be able to get a work permit and a working visa. It is employer-specific – meaning you can’t apply for an open work permit. There are certain regulatory requirements specified that you should be able to obtain.

Is the process for obtaining a work permit similar for all kinds of work in Canada?
No, it’s not. There is a different set of work for people considered as skilled workers and there is a care-giving work that is altogether considered as different. They differ in terms of requirements and the time it takes to process the permit.

Working visa or work permit to Canada does not always guarantee permanent residence

What is a live in caregiver program and how is enrollment in the program different?
A live in caregiver program is a program that enables caregivers to work and stay in Canada, and then to apply for permanent residency after two years. These two years should be completed within the first three years of stay of the person in Canada. Also, issuance of the INITIAL work permit should be outside of Canada.

Processing for a live in caregiver work permit is shorter (it only takes months) compared to other occupations (average of which is one year). Plus, the requirements are different. While other occupations demand meeting certain regulatory regulations plus Labor Market Opinion (LMO), work permit for a live in caregiver only requires LMO. Additional requirements will depend on the particular position that is being offered.

What are the other in demand occupations in Canada?
Canada has a list named as “29 occupations” that mentions the occupations that are in demand in the country. Some of the professions included are those in the medical field (doctors, practical nurses, and nursing assistants), as well as cooks, architects, and many others. You can check the complete list to see the rest of the occupations mentioned.

Engineering, nursing, teaching and doctor jobs in Canada are just some of in demand occupations

How do I get a new work permit if the one I have now expires? Is the process the same?
While it is important that the initial work permit be issued outside of Canada, it is possible to have your next work permit come from inside Canada when you renew (after expiry of your previous permit).

Who can I include as dependents during my application?
You should include your family, children and spouse. If you’re divorced or widowed, you need to produce the death certificate or divorce certificate as proof. If, however, you are merely separated but not yet divorced, you will still have to include your spouse in the application – as a non-accompanying spouse – but you will need your partner’s signature. Remember not to lie about this as this can have grave consequences.

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