One of the easiest and safest ways to immigrate to Canada is to obtain a job offer from a Canadian employer.
This means you will be able to work in the country as soon as you arrive. Depending on the length of your contract and the position held, you may also be able to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
How to Search for a Job Offer in Canada
Check whether you can practice your profession in Canada. Look for positions to apply to that match your education and work experience.
Find out whether your employer must complete a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or whether you can apply for a work permit for an LMIA-exempt position.
Search for openings on Canadian job boards. Some employers may be open to sponsoring workers if their company needs specialized staff.
Some employers may be willing to sponsor workers if their business needs specialized personnel. Try reaching out to someone who needs a worker with your profile. They will likely be willing to sponsor you.
If your main goal is to apply for permanent residence, you must have a VALID JOB OFFER that meets the following requirements:
A full-time contract lasting more than 12 months.
The job must be listed under TEER 0, 1, or 2 of the National Occupational Classification (the current skill-level system, which replaced the old “skill type 0 / level A / B” categories).
Do you already have a job offer?
Contact us and we will be glad to help you and your employer through the immigration process.
We recommend always paying attention to the following when looking for job offers from foreign placement agencies:
False advertising: Ads such as “Free work permits,” “No experience required!,” or “Faster processing times” are red flags. The Canadian government charges a fee for every application. All work permits require a minimum of one year of experience. Some positions may even require three to five years of experience.
Uncertified consultants: If the company you contacted is not certified, your applications will not be validated. Choose immigration consultants registered with the CICC.
False information: Being asked to provide false information to obtain a work permit will automatically result in the refusal of that work permit.
Charging for a job offer: Companies are not allowed to charge fees for offering you a job. This is an illegal action, punishable under Canadian jurisdiction. In some cases, these fraudulent companies guarantee you a job offer without even conducting a prior interview.
Companies are allowed to charge fees for the immigration process, but only when they are certified immigration firms.
