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LABOUR MARKET IMPACT ASSESSMENT(LMIA)

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POST GRADUATION WORK PERMIT

You may be allowed to work temporarily or even permanently in Canada after completing your programme of studies. PGWPs (post-graduation work permits) are open work permits granted to overseas students who have completed a programme of study in Canada. PGWPs allow the bearer to work for any employer in Canada for as many hours as they like. PGWPs are good for eight to three years and are an excellent opportunity to gain significant job experience in Canada. Once an applicant has worked in Canada, he or she has a multitude of options for obtaining permanent residency in Canada.PGWPs are good for eight to three years and are an excellent opportunity to gain significant job experience in Canada.

DOCUMENTATION IN SUPPORT OF SPOUSAL OPEN WORK PERMIT

An employer in Canada may be required to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before recruiting a foreign worker. A positive LMIA indicates that a foreign worker is required to fill the position. It will also reveal that there is no Canadian worker or permanent resident who is qualified for the position. A confirmation letter is the name given to a positive LMIA. If an LMIA is required, the employer must apply for one.

SPOUSAL OPEN WORK PERMIT

Foreign nationals who are sponsored by their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residency in Canada may be able to apply for an open work permit. To apply for an open work permit, the foreign national must apply for spousal sponsorship through the inland spousal sponsorship process from within Canada.

WORK WHILE STUDYING

• a. Obtain a Letter of Acceptance from a designated learning institution in Canada.
• b. Living expenses for yourself and any accompanying family members
• c. Show proof of funds
• d. Return transportation for yourself and any accompanying family members
• e. Submit a police certificate with no criminal record
• f. Study without a permit

TEMPORARY FOREGIN WORKER PROGRAM

Academic Post Secondary educational institutions in Canada can employ foreign academics to fulfill its staffing needs and adding in new knowledge and expertise to the Canadian educational system. Examples of job positions that require LMIA are:

• a. Management
• b. Financial
• c. Administrative