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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆHow to get a work visa in Canada

Canada lets many skilled workers immigrate directly as permanent residents through Express Entry. Employer-sponsored work permits usually need an LMIA, which proves no Canadian could fill the job.

See 298 sponsored jobs in CanadaCheck if an employer sponsors

Visa routes

Express Entry (permanent residence)

Skilled workers scored on age, education, language and experience

Salary
No salary rule; points-based
Processing
About 6 months after invitation
Permanent residence
Permanent residence from day one

LMIA work permit

Workers whose employer gets a Labour Market Impact Assessment

Salary
At least the prevailing wage
Processing
LMIA weeks to months, then work permit
Permanent residence
Job offer adds Express Entry points

Global Talent Stream

In-demand tech roles

Salary
Set by occupation
Processing
About 2 weeks for the work permit
Permanent residence
Leads to Express Entry

Figures as published in 2025. Thresholds change, usually every year: always confirm on the official sources below before you apply.

Step by step

  1. 1Take an IELTS/CELPIP test and get an ECA for your degree
  2. 2Create an Express Entry profile
  3. 3Wait for an invitation, or get an LMIA-backed job offer
  4. 4Apply for PR or the work permit

Documents you usually need

  • Passport
  • Language test results
  • Educational Credential Assessment
  • Proof of funds (Express Entry)

Tips

  • Category-based draws favour healthcare, STEM and trades
  • French language skills give a large points boost

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Legal Counsel, Procurement

MongoDBVerified sponsorยท๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada

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Canada LMIA
English-speaking

Questions

Do I need a job offer for Canada?

Not for Express Entry, though an LMIA-backed offer adds points.

Official sources

  • IRCC: Express Entry

Other countries

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand
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