How to Get a Canadian Work Visa from India?

Most overseas citizens need a work permit to work in Canada. Canada Work Permit allows passport holders to stay and job in Canada for a specific period (4 years). Based on requirements and preferences, applicants can take online or offline applications with particular documents. Only authorized employers of Canada are permitted to hire overseas workers.

Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) official portal provides all the essential info related to work in Canada, lengthening a work permit, and also appoint an overseas worker. There are specific requirements you need to meet, depending on where you are when you apply for your work permit.

Two types of work permits issued by the Canadian Government - 

• Employer-specific work permit
• Openwork permit

By an employer-specific work permit, you can work in Canada if you meet the requirements according to your work permit such as:

• Specify the employer name under which you will work.
• Mention the period, i.e., how long do you work?
• In which location you will work (if applicable).

Before submitting your application for an employer-specific work permit, the employer who wants to appoint you must complete specific steps and provide a copy of the Labor Market Impact Assessment or a copy of employment number to be included in your application.

Am I eligible for Canada PR?

An Open Work Permit allows you to work for an employer in Canada. You can get an open work permit in only specific circumstances that are listed below –

• If you are a temporary permit resident holder.

• If you are a young worker and participate in a particular program

• If you are an overseas student who graduated from a renowned educational institute and are qualified for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.

• If you are a university student and not able to meet your studies cost (destitute student).

• If you apply for Canada PR.

• If you are a dependent member of a PR applicant.

• If you are the spouse or common-law partner of an international student or skilled worker.

• If you are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.

• If you are a refugee, claim for Refugee, protected person, or their family member.

Check your eligibility for Canada PR

Not sure which one you should get? Then it recommended that you should consult with any local immigration experts. Akkam Overseas is one the authorized Canada visa consultancy in India with its offices in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Hyderabad. They will assist you in applying for the Canadian PR visa and will help to follow the right procedure. Send your details or query at contact@akkam.in for further assistance.