Contract Inquiry
Other requirements by program
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Federal Skilled Workers Program
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Federal Skilled Trades Program
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Canadian Experience Class
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Provincial Nominee Program
If you don’t have a valid job offer, you’ll need to provide proof of funds to be approved. A valid job offer has to be:
- from 1 employer
- continuous
- paid
- full-time (at least 30 hours a week)
- not seasonal
- for at least 1 year if you’re accepted as a permanent resident
- in a NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3
It must also be made:
- by an employer with a new positive LMIA that approves the offer and names you and your position, OR
- if you’re currently working in Canada in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 job on a work permit that was issued based on an LMIA, and:
- you’re working for the employer listed on your work permit
- you’re authorized to work in Canada on the day you apply for a permanent resident visa, and when the visa is issued
- your current employer made you an offer to give you a full-time job for at least 1 year if you’re accepted as a permanent resident, OR
- if you have a valid work permit for a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 job that is exempt from needing an LMIA, and you:
- are currently working for the employer specified on the work permit
- have 1 year of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work) for that employer under any work permit
- have a valid job offer from that employer for at least 1 year if you’re accepted as a permanent resident
Who needs an LMIA
In most cases, your employer needs a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to support your job offer for Express Entry.
Your future employer is responsible for getting you an LMIA if you need one.
Your employer must get a new LMIA if:
- you don’t already have a work permit
- your work permit has expired
- you’re working on an open work permit
- you have a job offer from an employer not listed on your work permit
There are only 2 reasons the employer making you the offer doesn’t need to get a new LMIA:
- if you’ve already been working full-time (or an equal amount of part-time) for them with a work permit based on an LMIA, and you have a valid job offer
- if you work in a job that doesn’t need an LMIA
Who doesn’t need an LMIA
Ability to do the work
You must convince our officers that you will:
- be capable of doing the work you’re offered
- likely qualify to be licensed or certified by the relevant regulatory body once you’re in Canada (if the job is regulated in Canada)
Each province and territory designates their professions and trades in their jurisdiction. Requirements to be designated or certified vary by province.
Get more information on licensing and regulatory requirements for specific professions or contact the relevant body in the province/territory where you plan to live.
