How to apply for a Canadian work permit
The first step in the application procedure is for the employer to offer the foreign national a job offer. This must be a formal job offer.
Job Offer
The job offer must be sent to the foreign national and contain the following information:
1) The job title for the job being offered.
2) A description of the job including responsibilities and standard duties.
3) The salary being offered and benefits.
4) A list of requirements the worker requires for the job. Include education, experience and learned skills. Also state any professional qualifications required if applicable.
5) The full name of the person the worker will be working for.
6) The address where the worker will be working.
7) A phone number where the worker and HRSDC can contact the employer.
8) List the start and end date of the job. Remember, work permits are for a specific period of time.
HRSDC Labour Market Opinion
If an HRSDC labour market opinion is required the employer must complete the following forms and send it to the closest HRSDC office:
1) EMP5239B - Foreign Worker Application
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/epb/lmd/fw/forms.shtml
Work Permit Request
Once the Labour Market Opinion has been completed and HRSDC approves the position for a foreign worker, the employer must contact the worker. The worker should in turn request a work permit from CIC.
To request a work permit the worker must complete the following forms:
1) IMM 1295 - Application for Work Permit
