Temporary Foreign Workers Program

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is the standard temporary worker visa. It is issued to foreign workers who already have a job offer from a Canadian company and for which the company has already obtained a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the Government of Canada.

Open Work Permit

The Open Work Permit is given to foreign workers who are going to Canada with a job offer but the permit allows them to switch employers. This is different from the other work permits/visas because it is not employer specific. The other work permits/visas do not allow you to change employers while in Canada.

Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday Visa is given to young people from 30 countries, so they can work in Canada and travel. It is a random selection visa which means that applicants will submit their applications and wait to be randomly selected to apply for the work permit.

Post Graduate Work Permit

The Post Graduate Work Permit is given to students who have completed a degree from a Canadian educational institution and want to stay in Canada longer through working.

How to Apply for a Temporary Work Visa for Canada?

An overview of the steps on how to apply for a work visa for Canada are as follows:

Get a temporary job offer from a Canadian Company

Depending on the type of work permit that you are applying for, you will most likely need a job offer from an employer in Canada.

• If you are getting an Open Work Permit, you will have the chance to switch employers and find a different one once you are in Canada. But if you want an employer specific permit, then you will need to find the job before you apply for it.
• To get the Foreign Temporary Workers Visa, you must find a job in Canada from your home country.
• If you are only planning to go to Canada and look for the job, then you must skip this step.
• If you are applying for a working holiday visa, your chances of getting the visa will be higher if you already know where you will work.

There are many resources online which will help you with your job search in Canada. You can visit different websites, or you can contact head hunting services in Canada and pay them to find you a job. Whichever way you choose, you will need the employer to agree to send you a job offer for temporary work before you apply for the work visa.

The company you will work for must have a LMIA

After you find the job, the company that has agreed to hire you must apply for a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the Government of Canada. A LMIA is a document which the government issues and serves as an authorization for the company to hire foreign temporary workers.

The company you want to work for must apply for it and demonstrate that by giving you this job, they are not taking jobs away from Canadian citizens of permanent residents. They must prove that there are no willing, available, or qualified people within Canada for that job position, and therefore they must hire foreign workers. After they get the LMIA, you must have the document and then apply for work permit in Canada.

Submit the application for Canada Work Visa and Permit

After the Canadian Government issues the LMIA to the company that has hired you, then it is time to apply for the Temporary Work Visa. You can do this online through the Government of Canada website or in person at any Canadian Consulate Office.

You must submit the application forms and the supporting documents which will be evaluated from the Consular officers. The officers might also ask you to have a medical examination as well as an interview to determine your eligibility and whether you would return from Canada after your work permit expires.

To apply for a Canadian work visa, you must submit the following application forms and supporting documents:

• Application forms which include:
  • IMM 1295 – Application for Work Permit Made Outside of Canada.
  • Schedule 1 – Application for Temporary Resident Visa.
  • Family Information Form IMM 5645.
  • Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union IMM 5409 (if applicable).
  • IMM 5476 – Use of Representative Form (if applicable).
  • IMM 5475 – Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (if applicable).
• Your passport which must be valid for more than 6 months after your planned date of entry into Canada.
• A photocopy of your passport and all its pages.
• Two photos as per the Photo Requirements.
• Proof of current immigration status (if your country of residence is different from your country of citizenship).
• Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable).
• Copy of children’s birth certificates (if applicable).
• Police record certificates. You must prove you have no criminal record in the past and that you have been a law-abiding citizen
• Proof of having enough funds in your bank account to finance yours and your family’s stay in Canada as well as enough to return to your home country.
• Your resume or CV.
• Your education diplomas and certificates.
• Valid job offer from your employer.
• The LMIA document.
• If you will be working in Quebec, you need a Certificate d’acceptation du Quebec (CAQ).
• Complete the medical examination. The officials of the Canadian Consulate may ask you to go through a medical exam to prove that you are in good health and able to work. You must follow their instructions and require a licensed doctor to sign your documents.

Complete the Canada Work visa interview.

The officials might also ask for an interview to determine that you have submitted the right document and that you are being truthful. Most often, they will try to determine whether you will return back to your home country after your work permit expires. You must show up at the scheduled time for your interview and answer the questions honestly.

Wait for processing

When you submit the Canadian work visa application, the consular officers will have to process it and make a decision. Depending on the country you are from, the work permit processing time is between 3 to 27 weeks. After this, the officers will issue a decision on whether you can work in Canada or not.

Travel to Canada

If the Government of Canada decided that you can work in the country, then you can start making travel and accommodation arrangements. When you get to the Port of Entry (PoE) in Canada you must show them all your documents and your approved work permit.

The PoE officers have the authority to decide whether they want to let you into the country and for how long. Even if the Consular Office issues a visa for 6 months, the PoE officers can issue it for only 3 months and you will only have that time to work in Canada. After that, you will have to apply for an extension or return to your home country.

How Long is the Canada Work Visa Valid?

The temporary Canada work visa is valid for 6 months or less. After that, you have the option of applying for an extension to the Consulate or return to your home country. The amount of time that you are allowed to stay in Canada with all extensions is no more than 4 years. The length of the extensions though depends on the Canadian Consulate decisions.

What are the Fees for the Canada Work Visa?

When you apply for the work permit and visa, you will have to pay the application fees. The fee for the work permit is CAD$155. Every time you submit an application for an extension, you will have to pay this fee again. If you are applying for an Open Work Permit, the fee is CAD$100.

Can I Bring my Dependents With me With a Canada Work Visa?

The Canadian Government allows the person who has the work permit to add his close family to the application. The people who are allowed to accompany you to Canada are your spouse or common-law partner and minor children. When you apply, you must add their documents to the application too so as to be considered a family application.

Can I Apply for Permanent Residence with a Canada Work Visa?

You cannot apply for permanent residence with a Canada temporary work visa; however, while you are in Canada, you can apply for Permanent Visas such as:

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
• Live-In Caregiver Program.

You must meet the eligibility criteria for these visas. It is not guaranteed that you will be approved for them, but the application procedures will be easier if you are already working in Canada.

Canada Work Visa Extension

Since the Work Visa is not permanent (six months or less) once it is about to expire, you can either apply to extend it or return to your home country after expiry. If you want to extend your work visa, you have to apply for a visa extension at least 30 days before expiry.

You can only apply for a work visa extension if:

• You sign a new work contract with your employer AND
• Your employer gets a new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA); OR
• Your employer pays for the employer compliance fee and submits a new employment offer

You can apply for the work permit extension in one of two ways: online and on paper.

To apply online you will need to create an account on IRCC’s website. There, you can find document checklists, application forms, and guidelines on how to apply. To apply on paper, you need to download the application package, fill out all the application forms, print and sign them, get all the necessary documents, pay the fees, and mail them to the address given on the application package.

The necessary documents and forms for a work permit extension

Forms

• Application to Change Conditions, Extend my stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker (IMM 5710)
• Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)
• Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475)
• If applicable: Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409)

Documents

You will need the same documents as for a Visitor Record (see above). However, you will also need additional documents such as:

• If you have one: Copy of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a copy of your job offer letter from your prospective employer.
• If your employer has not obtained a LMIA, include a copy of the Offer of Employment number your employer gives you.
• For a live-in caregiver: Photocopy of signed employment contract.
• If working in Quebec: A Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI)
• If participating in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program: Proof of health insurance for the duration of your stay.
• For students: Academic standing – photocopies of transcripts from your last two study periods or letter from the institutional registrar.
• For provincial nominees:
  • Proof of nomination.
  • Offer of employment from someone in your province.
  • Statement from your province identifying your job and employer along with the details of your job (payment, working conditions, the nature of the job). The statement must also reveal that your employer needs you on the job and that the job offer will provide economic benefits.

Documents required for work permit extension for spouses/common law partners

Spouse/common-law partners of open permit workers

• Employment contract/job offer of the primary foreign worker’s current employer which confirms his/her employment.
• Copy of the primary foreign worker’s last three payslips
• Copy of the primary foreign worker’s work permit

Spouse/common-law partners of full-time students

• A valid enrollment letter of the student as a Canadian educational institution.
• Copy of the student’s study permit.

Documents required for work permit extension for refugee claimants

• Proof you are unable to support yourself without social welfare.
• Proof you referred your refugee claim to the Immigration and Refugee board (IRB)

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UK

For UG courses in the UK, premier universities used to require 13 years of pre-university education. This rule was recently changed and now UK universities recognise CBSE plus-two certificate for admission to UG courses.

In PG courses, you can get admissions after finishing a three-year UG degree. Certain universities ask for GMAT to give admission to management courses, although only a few universities ask for it. Universities also give admission for management courses without GMAT scores as well. For science courses, you may not need to give the GRE exam so check with the university first.

Similar to the US, you might be required to have a few years of work experience in the case of management courses in the UK. TOEFL or IELTS may be waivered by the university but are important for the purpose of getting a visa.

Canada

For undergraduate (UG) courses, you need to have completed 12 years of schooling. To get admission, you need to appear for the SAT exam. The duration for degree courses is four years, and that of a diploma is two to three years.

In postgraduate (PG) courses, getting admission in vocational courses is easier as the admission criteria are a lot more relaxed. To get admission for management degrees you will have to appear for GMAT, and for engineering degrees you need to give the GRE exam.

The concept of cutoffs doesn’t apply to Canadian colleges. Colleges provide average scores accepted to different courses on their websites. That will give some idea about what’s considered a good score. You will also need to appear for language exams like TOEFL or IELTS, irrespective of the degree. There are some colleges that may not require language test for Indian students, but it is advisable you still give either TOEFL or IELTS as they are important for the purpose of getting a visa. If the visa interviewer is not sure of your spoken skills, they may not grant you the visa.

Costs for undergraduate courses in UK and Canada

Costs for postgraduate courses in UK and Canada

Student Visa for UK and Canada

UK
A full-time student visa is called a Tier 4 Student visa. Recently, UK Post-Study Work Visa Rules Relaxed for international students by its government. To apply for a UK Student Visa, these rules apply -

• It is granted only for a full-time study program
• If you are applying for a diploma course, the length of the visa would be three years (maximum)
• If you are applying for a degree from a university then the length of the visa would be four years (maximum)
• It costs £348 to apply for a Tier 4 student visa. You will be required to pay an additional £348 for the dependent visa (per dependant) and the international health surcharge is £705
• You may or may not be called to the consulate to appear for a personal interview
• You may or may not be allowed to work part-time during your studies, it depends on individual cases. The two types of work which International Students are allowed to do 1. Up to 20 hours a week part-time work (on campus or off campus), and full time during vacations (only on-campus), and 2. Full-time work placements which are part of a 'sandwich course'

Canada

The Canadian student visa has the following regulations -

• You will have to apply for the post-graduation work permit within 90 days of finishing your studies.
• The visa application process to Canada requires a compulsory medical test for Indian applicants.
• Spouses can also work full time if his/her stay is for a year or more.
• It costs $150 to apply for this visa.
• You cannot work more than 20 hours per week. During holidays, breaks, and summer sessions, the student may work up to 40 hours per week.

Post-graduate work visa in UK and Canada

UK

Recently, the UK Home Office has formally opened its new post-study work visa (Graduate route visa) for international students. This allows Indian and international students to stay in the UK for work after completing their degree at an undergraduate level or above at a recognized higher educational institution. If you want to work there after your studies, then you need to apply for Skilled Worker Visa which is meant for Highly Skilled Workers. In order to be eligible to apply for Skilled Worker Visa, your annual lowest wage for the new job should be £20,500 or above. You can stay and work in the UK with a Skilled Worker Visa for a maximum of 5 years.

Canada

The Canadian Post Graduation Work Visa allows students graduating from any post-secondary institute to work post studying for an uptime period depending on the duration of their course to a maximum of three years. Under this work permit, the student can work in any field or industry.

Popular jobs in UK and Canada

UK

Top jobs in the UK are corporate managers, directors, mechanical engineers, aircraft pilots, nurses etc.

Canada

Jobs like nurse practitioner, program analyst, teacher, pharmacist, financial manager, construction manager etc. are some of the most sought after positions in Canada.

Residency in UK and Canada

UK

Due to change in government and legal policies recently, immigrating to the UK is deemed really difficult. The UK govt. has taken a lot of measures to delist "bogus" colleges and limiting non-EU migration. If you are staying back in the UK on Student or Work visa, then in most cases you will be required to leave the country.

Canada

During this period of Post-Graduation Work permit, you can apply for Permanent Residency under the Canadian Experience Class. Since the country is sparsely populated, there is a shortage of highly skilled employee. Compared to most other countries, getting PR in Canada is very easy.

Scholarships to study in UK and Canada

List of scholarships to fund your higher education in UK and Canada.

Climate in UK and Canada

UK

The UK has a variable climate changing from day to day. It is difficult to predict the weather. In general, the summers are warm and winters see snowfall. Summers are cooler than those of India. Also, the rains are unpredictable and it could rain at any time during the year. The average temperature in summers is around 25°C to 15°C; in winters it is around 7°C to 0°C.

Canada

Weather in Canada varies widely depending on where you are. Canada stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, covering five time zones. In Toronto, winter is milder than most Canadian cities, yet still cold and snowy. Montreal Weather in winter is cold and snowy. Usually, the country experiences pleasantly cool summers.

Browse Some Pouplar Universities in UK and Canada:

• Job Bank: job postings from employers all over Canada

• Job Bank for Youth: search through thousands of summer jobs

• Talent Egg: jobs for students or recent graduates

• Charity Village: find jobs or volunteering opportunities

• Good Work: find ‘green’ jobs focused on sustainability and positive environmental changes

• Participate in volunteering programs and activities

• Join internships, seminars, competitions or workshops related to your interests

• Start networking: meet like-minded people and get to know each other

• Stay open-minded: seemingly unrelated job roles can be perfect for you as long as they overlap with the things you want to learn or problems you want to solve

The new pathways target temporary workers employed in our hospitals and long-term care homes and those on the front lines in other critical sectors. They also target international graduates who are the driving force of tomorrow's economy. Moreover, Canada is looking to welcome Francophone candidates through the pathways.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to admit up to 90,000 new permanent residents under these streams:

• Temporary workers in health care; and workers in other essential occupations;
• International students who graduated from a Canadian institution;
• French-speaking temporary workers in health care; and workers in other essential occupations;
• French-speaking international students.

There will not be any intake caps for French-speaking candidates. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Workers: To be eligible, generally speaking, workers must have at least 1 year of Canadian work experience in a health-care profession or another pre-approved essential occupation. 
• French-speaking Workers: Canada is also offering a stream for French-speaking essential workers. 
• Graduates: International graduates must have completed an approved Canadian post-secondary program within the last four years, and no earlier than January 2017. 
• French-speaking Graduates: Canada is also offering a stream for French-speaking graduates. You can find the full eligibility criteria by

Graduates and workers must also be proficient in one of Canada's official languages (English and/or French), meet general eligibility requirements, be in Canada and be authorized to work at the time of application to be eligible.

Application quotas and timeframes

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began accepting a set number of applications in the three streams on May 6, 2021:

• 20,000 applications for temporary workers in health care;
• 30,000 applications for temporary workers in other selected essential occupations; As of July 16, 2021, this stream has reached its 30,000 candidate limit and has closed.
• 40,000 applications for international students who graduated from a Canadian institution. As of May 7, 2021, this stream has reached its 40,000 candidate limit and has closed.

Streams will remain open until November 5, 2021, or until they have reached their limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will the new streams launch?

All 6 new immigration streams for essential workers and international students have been launched on Thursday 6 May 2021 at 12 p.m. Eastern Time.

2. How will IRCC prioritize applications?

IRCC will process applications on a first come, first serve basis.

3.  How can I apply?

Step 1: Use the new online portal to submit your application. The portal will have a "How to Apply Tool". This tool helps you decide which stream is right for you. There will also be a wizard to make sure you are eligible. If you already know you are eligible, you can skip this wizard.

Step 2: Agree to terms and conditions

Step 3: Create an account. You will get an email with a verification code. You will need to copy and paste this code onto the portal. Now, you can sign in with your email address and password.

Step 4: At this point, you will see a document checklist. This will include a generic form called the IMM 0008 form. You must validate your form and submit them with 2D barcodes. You do not need to sign this form. An attestation at the end is enough.

Step 5: If you are using a representative, make sure that the representative form has a wet signature. 

Step 6: Submit your documents. This will include your proof of eligible work or study experience in Canada. If your dependents are part of your application, there will be separate fields to upload their files.

Step 7: After you submit your documents, you will see an acknowledgement and consent form, as well as a privacy statement.

Step 8: You will then have to pay the required fees.

Step 9: Click on the big blue "Submit" button at the end of the page. The next page confirms that you have submitted your application.

4. What documents are needed?

When you apply, a list of the required documents will be generated depending on the stream you are applying for. Here is a list of documents that you will need to submit:

• "Generic Application Form for Canada" which is also known as an IMM 0008. You need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the form; 
• Police certificates;
• Medical exams;
• Proof of funds;
• birth certificate (if you are declaring dependent children);
• use of a representative form (if you have hired a representative);
• common-law union form (if you declare your marital status as "common-law");
• marriage certificate (if you declare your marital status as "married");
• divorce certificate and legal separation agreement (if you declare your marital status as "divorced");
• death certificate (if you declare your marital status as "widowed");
• adoption certificate (when your dependent child is listed as "adopted").

If you do not have police certificates at this time, and you are unable to obtain them, you will need to prove that you have put in reasonable effort to do so. 

5. I cannot complete a medical exam. What do I do?

If you completed an immigration medical exam as part of a previous application, then you can submit that exam. If the medical exam cannot be used for this application, IRCC will contact you and ask you to complete a new medical exam.

If you have never completed an immigration medical exam, you should make every effort to do so. If you can’t because of COVID-19 disruptions, you should provide proof that you have scheduled a medical appointment with a panel physician.

6. Can a representative apply on my behalf?

No. Only the applicant is allowed to access and upload documents using the portal.

7. I am eligible for more than one stream. Can I submit multiple applications?

Yes. You will need to pay the application fee twice.

8. I am eligible for more than one stream. Which stream will my application be processed under?

When you are submitting your application, you get to choose the stream you wish to apply under.

9. I am not currently working (for example: I am on sick leave, on maternity leave, temporarily laid off etc). Can I still apply?

No. You must be currently working in any job. It does not matter if your work is full or part time.

10. What is the application fee?

CAD $1,050. You may need to pay other applicable fees such as for any dependents, and for biometrics.

Your total application fee, including your processing fee (CAD $500) and the right of permanent residence fee (CAD $550) is CAD $1,050. You must pay both fees up front.

If you are including your spouse or partner, that will cost another CAD $1,050. For every dependent child, the cost is CAD $150.

In addition, you will need to pay for your biometrics. For one person, the cost is CAD $85. For a family of 2 or more, the cost is CAD $170.

For example, if you are applying with your spouse and two children, the total cost will be:

$1,050 (for yourself) + $1,050 (for your spouse) + $150 (for one child) + $150 (for another child) + $170 (biometrics for a family) = $ 2,570

11. How long will it take for my application to be processed?

IRCC hopes to be able to process most applications within six months. IRCC expects to process 40,000 applications in 2021.

12. Do I need to submit my IELTS General Training or CELPIP score with my application?

Yes. Applications without a language test will be considered incomplete and may be refused.

13. I cannot take the language tests at the moment. What do I do?

You can use a previous language test, as long as the result is less than two years old when the application is received by IRCC.

You must make sure that your application includes valid language test results.

14. Can I use my old language test results?

Yes. You can use your old language test results as part of your application, provided they are less than 2 years old on the date of application.

15. I have a study permit. Can I apply?

Yes, as long as you meet the other eligibility requirements of one of the streams.

16. I am an international student and I have worked in an essential occupation. Can I use this work experience under one of the essential worker streams?

Yes, as long as you have at least 1,560 hours of Canadian work experience in an essential occupation, in the last three years.

17. Do I currently need to be working in an essential occupation for me to be eligible?

No. You can be working in any occupation. You just need to show that you have 1,560 hours of Canadian work experience in the last three years in an essential occupation.

If you are applying through one of the graduate streams, you do not need to have work experience in an essential occupation.

18. What jobs are accepted under an international graduate stream?

Any job is fine, both full-time or part-time. The only requirement is that the job is paid. Unpaid work or self-employed work does not count.

19. I am currently working but am not getting paid. Can this count as current work experience?

No. Your current work experience must be paid work.

20. I am currently working part-time. Can this count as current work experience?

Yes. Current employment can be full-time or part-time.

21. Does my current employment need to be permanent?

No. There is no requirement that your current employment needs to be permanent.

22. Does my one year of work experience need to be continuous?

No. Your work experience can be acquired through multiple periods of employment. It only needs to add up to one year, or 1,560 hours of work, and must be acquired in the last three years.

23. Does my one year of work experience include paid vacation time?

Yes, as long as it is a reasonable period of vacation time. For example, this could be a 2 week paid vacation in a 52 year period of work.

24. I worked for a Canadian company but I was not physically in Canada. Can this work experience count?

No. You need to have been physically present in Canada during the time of your employment.

25. I was paid in commission for my work. Can this work experience count?

Yes. It does not matter if you were paid in wages or commission.

26. Can I apply if I am on maintained status (implied status)?

Yes.

27. I am waiting for my Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to be approved. Can I still apply?

Yes.

28. I have already submitted an Express Entry profile. Can I still apply?

Yes. You will need to pay the application fees for one (or more) of the new streams.

29. I have already received a permanent residence invitation, or have applied under another immigration program. Can I still apply?

Yes. You will need to pay the application fees for one (or more) of the new streams.

30. Do I need to get an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for my foreign education?

No. Your foreign education is not assessed under these immigration streams, therefore you do not need to submit an ECA.

31. I have self-employed work experience in an essential occupation. Does it count towards the work experience required for the essential worker streams?

No. Your work will be assessed to establish whether or not it was self-employed. 

Self employment does not count unless you are a medical doctor in a fee-for-service arrangement with a health authority.

32. I live in Quebec, or have previously lived in Quebec. How can I show that I intend to live in another province?

Candidates can show their plan to move outside Quebec such as their new residence, or a job offer from another province or territory.

33. I have a disability and need accommodation.

You may request an alternative format for your application. You are encouraged to contact IRCC early. If the stream you are applying for has an intake limit, the request must be received by May 20, 2021 or before the limit has been reached, whichever is later.

You can make the request by email or by phone to the Client Support Centre. If you are making the request by email, please send it to IRCC.BCSU-UCSE.IRCC@cic.gc.ca, and include the following details:

• Your full name;

• Your mailing address;

• Your telephone number;

• The stream you are applying for;

• The alternative format you need (paper, braille, large print);

• If you wish to receive the alternative format by mail or email;

• Confirmation that you are requesting an accommodation because of your disability.

34. Where can I find the application guide?

You can find the application guide through this link.

35. What happens after I submit my application?

Once you submit your application, IRCC will check to make sure that all application forms were completed properly, that the required fees were paid, and that all the required documents were submitted. If your application is missing any of the requested documents, it may be refused.

You will be sent an email that confirms receipt of the application. The email will include your IRCC application number.

IRCC will then review your application. If you are successful, you and your family members will receive permanent residence status in Canada.

36. I have given biometrics before. Do I need to give them again?

If you have submitted your biometrics in the last 10 years, you may be exempt from submitting them again. You will need to provide proof with your application that you have previously submitted your biometrics.

37. How do I prove my status in Canada?

You will need to prove your status in Canada as part of your application. You can do this by submitting a copy of your most recent immigration document. This can be a work permit or a study permit.

38. How can I prove my current employment in Canada?

You will need to prove that you are currently employed in Canada as part of your application. You must submit three things:

• A copy of your work permit (if applicable);

• Your most recent pay stubs;

• A reference letter from your current employer detailing:

  • the location of work,

  • the specific period of employment,

  • the description of your main responsibilities and duties,

  • your total annual salary and benefits,

  • the number of hours you work per week

  • your employer’s name, signature, full address, telephone number and email address (if applicable).

39. How can I provide proof of language proficiency?

You will need to provide proof of your language proficiency as part of your application. To do this, you must submit a valid language test result.

For English, you can pursue the IELTS General Training or the CELPIP tests. For French, you can pursue TEF Canada or TCF Canada.

40. What supporting documents must I provide for the essential worker streams?

Here is a list of documents that you must provide for the essential worker streams (Worker in Canada streams):

• A copy of your work permit in Canada,

• A reference letter from your current employer detailing:

  • the location of work,

  • the specific period of employment,

  • the description of your main responsibilities and duties,

  • your total annual salary and benefits,

  • the number of hours you work per week

  • your employer’s name, signature, full address, telephone number and email address (if applicable).

You must also provide one of the following:

• Your most recent pay stubs;

• Copies of your T4 tax information slips and your Notice of Assessment, or

• Your work contracts.

41. How can I prove that I completed my studies in Canada?

If you are applying through the International Graduate streams, you will need to prove that you have graduated from an eligible designated learning institution, and earned an eligible credential.

Here is a list of documents that you must provide:

• A final transcript,

• A letter from the institution and/or the formal notice of graduation.

You must prove the following:

• The type of credential you received (for example: a degree, diploma, certificate or attestation),

• The length of the program of study,

• That you were authorized to study for the duration of your program(s),

• The date you completed your program,

• The name of the institution that granted the credential.

42. What do I do if one of my documents is in a language other than English or French?

You will need to translate your documents that are in another language to English or French. The translated document must be stamped by a certified translator, or you must attach an affidavit from the person who completed your translation.

You must also submit a scan of the original document.

43. What supporting documents do I need to submit?

Here is a list of supporting documents that you will also need to submit:

• Copy of the biographical data page of a passport or travel document

• Identity and Civil Status Documents

• Children's information (if applicable)

• Immigration Medical Exams (IME)

• Police certificates and clearances

• Photos

• Fees

44. Do I need to provide police certificates for all of the countries I have lived in?

You need to provide police certificates for you and your family members who are over 18 years old, for every country you (or a family member) lived in during the last 10 years for six or more consecutive months.

45. The country I am requesting a police certificate from needs a letter from IRCC first. What do I do?

You will need to upload a document in the police certificate field that says the following: “I am applying from a country that requires an official request letter from IRCC to get a police certificate”.

46. I have more than 5 dependents and the Generic Form (IMM 0008) only lets me add up to 5. What do I do?

The Generic Application form (IMM 0008) only allows you to add in up to five dependents. You must fill out the following form for each additional dependent you wish to add.

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These figures were released on October 30, 2020, by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino.

Canada is going big on immigration — more than 400,000 new permanent residents per year — despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

These big targets for new immigrants may seem ambitious and even a little bit counterintuitive for a country struggling with a high rate of unemployment amidst a pandemic, but big immigration aligns with a long-standing future-oriented approach to economic growth in Canada.

There are a few important takeaways from the new Canadian Immigration Levels Plan (full figures below).

1 — The plan is the most ambitious in Canadian history.

Not since 1913, when Canada welcomed 401,000 new immigrants, has the country crossed the 400,000 threshold. Now, Canada sets out to cross that threshold every year.

Immigrant advocates and hopeful newcomers have been waiting to see if the impact of COVID-19 would result in the reduction of Canada’s immigration levels, but this is not the case. Instead, Canada is poised to welcome 1,233,000 new permanent residents in the next three years. Plus, these numbers only account for new permanent residents; hundreds of thousands of temporary residents — students, workers, visitors — will also come to Canada each year.

2 — The majority of new permanent residents will come through economic pathways.

Nearly 60 percent of new permanent residents will come through economic immigration pathways that prioritise skilled workers and their families. This is in line with Canada’s immigration levels plans for the past several years. More than 100,000 of these immigrants will come each year through Canada’s popular Express Entry system annually (a record high target), with a further  80,000 or so coming through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that enable provinces and territories to nominate newcomers who match their specific economic and demographic needs.

3 — Targets for family sponsorship immigration have increased.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents are often able to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, and dependent children for Canadian immigration. Family reunification has always been a pillar of Canadian immigration policy, so it’s no surprise to see the targets remain high at around 80,000 new annual admissions.

Notably, however, is an increase in the target for parent and grandparent sponsorship. The government recently announced its aim to welcome more 30,000 new applications through the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) in 2021, another record-high figure, which will feed into admissions of around 24,000 annually over three years.

4 — Higher targets for refugees and asylum seekers

Bucking a global trend among peer developed countries, Canada is doubling down on its reputation for welcoming refugees and asylum seekers in relatively large numbers. The 2021-2023 Canada Immigration Levels Plan calls for around 60,000 such persons to be granted permanent resident status annually, a record high target for modern times. More than one-third of refugees admitted will be privately sponsored, with a similar number of protected persons in Canada plus their family members to be granted permanent residence. Most of the remainder will be government-assisted.

Overall, Canada’s 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan is an ambitious project.

“We believe strongly in building Canada through immigration. Immigration is helping us get through the pandemic, and will be the key to both our short-term economic recovery and long-term prosperity,” said Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, in the lead up to releasing the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan.

“That’s exactly why we need to continue with measured, responsible growth to drive Canada’s success into the future.”

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