Temporary

A foreign national has temporary resident status when they have been found to meet the requirements of the legislation to enter and/or remain in Canada as a visitor, student, worker or temporary resident permit holder. 

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Visitor Visa

Most people who wish to visit / enter Canada must obtain a visa, also known as a Temporary resident visa (TRV) or an eTA prior to their arrival, unless they are Canadian citizens / permeant residents of Canada or US citizens.

A foreign national (FN) will need either a TRV or an eTA for the following purposes:

• Tourists

• Temporary foreign workers (individuals with work permits)

• International students (individuals on study permits)

• Business Visitors

People from visa exempt countries need an eTA and people from none visa exempt counties need a TRV.


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Study Permit

In order to study in Canada in a program that is six (6) months or longer, a foreign national (FN) must apply for a study permit prior to arrival.

Requirements for the study permit:

• Acceptance letter from the Designated Learning Institute (DLI).

• Proof of funds (first year tuition + $10,000 CAD as a minimum)

• Biometrics.

• Digital Photo

• In some cases, a medical examination (Click the button below to find out if you need one).

• Completed applicable forms. 

In some situations, the FN may apply for a study permit from within Canada or may even be exempt from needing one.

Foreign Nationals (FN) who may apply for a study permit from within Canada.

• FN who hold a valid work or study permit.

• Spouses, common law partners and dependent children of FN who hold a valid work permit.

• Spouses, common law partners of and dependent FN who hold a valid Study permit as a full-time student.

• FN, their spouses or common law partners and their dependent children who are on their restoration period of a work permit. 

• FN, their spouses or common law partners and their dependent children who are on their restoration period of a Study permit. 



Foreign Nationals (FN) who are exempt from needing a study permit as per the IRPA

• (a) if they are a family member or a member of the private staff of a foreign representative who is properly accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and who is in Canada to carry out official duties as a diplomatic agent, consular officer, representative or official of a country other than Canada, of the United Nations or any of its agencies or of any international organization of which Canada is a member;

• (b) as a member of the armed forces of a country that is a designated state for the purposes of the Visiting Forces Act, including a person who has been designated as a civilian component of those armed forces;

• (c) if the duration of their course or program of studies is six months or less and will be completed within the period for their stay authorized upon entry into Canada; or

• (d) if they are an Indian.

Quoted from the IRPA, Link: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2002-227/page-39.html#docCont


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Work Permit

In order to work in Canada, all foreign nationals (FN) must obtain a work permit that is supported by a positive LMIA (Labour Market Impact assessment), unless they are exempt from needing one. To find out more about the LMIA process click HERE.

Basic requirements for all work permits

The following are examples of exemptions for LMIA supported work permits (for the full list click HERE).

• Spouse or common law partner of a LMIA supported work permit holder (NOC levels 00, 0, A, B).

• Spouse or common law partner of a full time  student who is a study permit holder (There are conditions, click HERE to find out what they are).

• Post Graduate work permit.

• International experience Canada (IEC) (click HERE for the full list of participating countries).

• Francophone program (This is a closed work permit and an option for French speakers).

• Bridging Work permit.

• International Trades agreements (Such as NAFTA and GATS etc.).

• Intra Company transferees.

* There are many more LMIA exemptions, to find out if you qualify for one Click HERE.

Before applying for a work permit, a person must know what stream (what kind) of work permit they are applying for.

To find out more about which Work permit you may qualify for Click HERE.


Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a process that an employer in Canada may need to go through before hiring a foreign worker.

The LMIA application is sent to and processed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
At the end of the process, ESDC will either approve the application by issuing a positive LMIA or refuse the application.
A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker is available to do the job. 

After the employer receives a positive LMIA they will attach a name to it (the name of the foreign worker they wish to hire), after the name is attached to the positive LMIA the foreign worker can apply to IRCC for the work permit.

There are a few streams for LMIA:
• Permanent residence stream 
• High-wage stream 
• Low-wage stream
• Owner operator stream 
• In-home caregivers
• Global Talent Stream 
• Agricultural stream 
• Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program 

Each stream of LMIA has its own processing times and requirements.

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