Documents Required to Get a Canada Work Permit
Before you can work in Canada, you must apply for a Canadian work permit with the office of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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Documents required to work in Canada change as Canadian immigration law changes. Protect your business and family: Consult an immigration lawyer for documentation required in your unique situation.
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Forms and Documents Required for a Canada Work Permit: Learn More: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5487ETOC.asp#5487E3
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Application For Work Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM 1295)
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Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) provided by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) http://www.ackahlaw.com/our-expertise/temporary-residence-folder/work-permits-that-require-lmia OR
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Offer of Employment to a Foreign National Exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) http://www.ackahlaw.com/our-expertise/temporary-residence-folder/lmia or Offer of Employment ID number
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Document Checklist (IMM 5488)
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Use of a Representative (IMM 5476), if it applies to you
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Canada regional visa office required documents and documents required by your home country
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Work Permit Documents Required for Specific Occupations and Circumstances
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NAFTA Professional Work Permits for Canadian or Mexican Citizens (TN Visa) http://ow.ly/UvWJ30cO9zA
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Work Permits for Live-in Caregivers in Canada http://www.ackahlaw.com/our-expertise/temporary-residence-folder/work-permits-for-live-in-caregivers-in-canada
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Work Permits Pursuant to the General Agreement on Trade in Services http://ow.ly/eCsE30cO9Kn
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Documents Required for All Canada Permits http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-border.asp
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Current, valid passport
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Two photographs, with your name and date of birth written on the back
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A photocopy of the information page of your valid passport or travel document
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Proof of personal funds
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Family Information form (IMM 5645 or IMM 5707)
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Photocopy of marriage certificate
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Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409), if it applies to you
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Evelyn Ackah of Ackah Business Immigration Law can help you understand your rights and understand Canadian work permit and visa regulations as they apply to you. Contact Evelyn: contact@ackahlaw.com
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