Frequently asked question for work permit:
Q. What is NOC or National Occupational Classification?
A. The NOC is the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada. It is used daily by thousands of people to understand the jobs found throughout Canada's labour market.
Q. What is a Work Permit?
A. A Wort permit is a document issued by the Federal Department of Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) that allows a foreign national who is not a permanent resident to work temporarily in Canada. Work permits specify the employer the foreign worker may work for, the length of time they are allowed to work in Canada, as well as any conditions or restrictions.
Q. What are the minimum criteria for a candidate to get a Work permit for Canada?
A. Please visit Available jobs link on the Home page to know eligibilities specific to job.
Entry-level position for example : House keeping Noc# 6471 , Laundry staff Noc# 6681, Landscaping staff Noc# 2225 need minimum qualifications, but require job specific experience and training.
Cooks Noc# 6242 & Carpenter Noc# 7271 need 3 to 4 years of workplace experience or an apprentice ship program.
Q. What documents are required for a Work permit?
A. A valid passport, the Employer job offer letter & HRSDC approved “Labour market opinon”. Experience certificate and credential documents required wherever applicable.
Q. How to apply for Work permit?
A. Once the employee receives the HRSDC approved positive “Labour market opinion”, the employee can submit an application for a work permit to a Canadian mission abroad. Copies of the documents mentioned above should be attached to the application. Some applicants for a Canadian work permit will be required to undergo medical examinations prior to the issuance of a work permit.
Q. How long can a work permit be issued for and can it be extended?
A. The length of your work permit depends entirely on the nature of your job in Canada and the work permit category under which you have applied. Work permits can be extended from inside Canada, but some work permits have a maximum duration.
Q. Can my spouse/common law partner and children come with me or follow me to Canada?
A. Yes, your spouse/common law partner and dependant children can accompany or follow you to Canada. In many cases, persons entering Canada on a work permit may request that an open work permit be issued for their spouse/common law partner.
Q. What is the scope for permanent residency?
A. A Work permit is issued for a specific time period, depends entirely on nature of job, A Work permit allows only temporary residence in Canada. However, prior experience in Canada may assist you later if you choose to pursue a more permanent stay in Canada on a skilled worker program or Provincial nominee program where applicable.
Q. May I leave, then re-enter Canada?
A. In order to return to Canada, you must be in possession of a valid passport or travel document. You also need to hold a valid work permit if you are returning to work in Canada.
Q. What is a Cost of all services?
A. We or our affiliates do not charge any recruitment fees. However you are responsible for documentation, visa, medical check and background check services. There are optional service packages you may choose to purchase which include immigration consulting for successfully obtaining work permit and Training one may required.
All of the above paid services would be provide by CSIC (Canadian Society of Immigration Consultant) or Canadian Lawyers.
