A foreign citizen is referred to be a business visitor if they travel to Canada to engage in business or trade activities but do not join in the Canadian labour force.
Introduction to : Business Visitor VISA in Canada
Thousands of short-term business travellers visit Canada each year due to it being one of the biggest and most robust economies in the world. Depending on the nationality and nature of the work, some of these tourists are allowed to engage in trade or business without a work permit.
A visitor who wants to travel on business must:
A visitor who wants to travel on business must:
- a stay of no more than six months in Canada is planned.
- not intend to work in the Canadian labour market.
- own a primary place of business, a source of revenue, and a place of profit that are all outside of Canada.
- have a valid travel document, such as a passport, sufficient funds for their stay and to return home, want to depart Canada at the conclusion of their visit, and are in compliance with all other fundamental requirements for admission to Canada.
Here are examples of why an individual may travel to Canada as a business visitor:
- for example: Attending business meetings, conferences, conventions, and fairs.
- Taking orders for goods or services
- Purchasing Canadian goods or services on behalf of a foreign entity
- To train employees of a foreign company’s Canadian subsidiary.
- To provide after-sales service, excluding hands-on construction work
A Canadian parent company will train you for work outside of Canada.
To travel to Canada as a business visitor, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) may be required. If you have any questions, please contact our immigration consultant at AST International Visa & Immigration Services . We can assist you with preparing your application and providing any necessary information.
Temporary work permits allow more than 290,000 foreign workers to travel to Canada every year. Most international workers will need a work permit to temporarily work in Canada.
Introduction to : Canada Temporary Work Permit.
An offer of employment to a foreign worker is generally required from a Canadian employer Prior to granting a temporary work permit by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). This involves a series of steps. Depending on the nationality of the foreign worker, a temporary resident visa (TRV) may also be required in order to enter Canada.
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A positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is typically required by a Canadian employer to allow a temporary foreign worker to enter Canada. The requirement for this LMIA could, however, be waived in some circumstances.
Introduction to : Working in Canada without a LMIA
It is possible to work in Canada without an LMIA; some typical situations where LMIA is not necessary are listed below.
Please be aware that even though some pathways do not require an LMIA to authorize work in Canada, this person will still need a work permit. Any stream on the LMIA exemption list still requires a work permit, according to the law.
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement/ canada-united states-mexico agreement (CUSMA), a permit may be issued to allow American and Mexican citizens to work without a LMIA, and there may be an opportunity for streamlined processing when applying for a temporary Work Permit.
Introduction to : NAFTA Work Permits
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), is typically not required for work permits operating under the agreement of NAFTA / CUSMA. Despite this, employers and workers who use the NAFTA program are required to adhere to all provisions governing temporary work in Canada. As American and Mexican citizens do not need a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada, NAFTA / CUSMA work permit applications can be done at a Visa office, by paper or online, or at a Port of Entry into Canada (such as an airport or border crossings).
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Intracompany Transfer program enables a foreign business with a Canadian parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate to bring important employees to Canada with the help of The AST International Visa And Immigration Services Inc.
Introduction to Intracompany Transfer
Gaining a work permit under this program does not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), but employees and employers that use the Intracompany Transfer must abide by all rules governing temporary employment in Canada, including getting a Temporary Resident Visa if necessary.
A transferee must conduct equivalent work at the Canadian affiliate and have at least one year of full-time work experience with the foreign business in order to be eligible for this program. There are three categories into which this work must fit:
- An executive- is a worker who oversees the management of the company or a significant portion of it.
- Senior Managerial: An employee who oversees/controls the work of other managers and professional staff while managing the entire or a portion of the business.
- An executive is an employee who is in responsible of the business’s management or a significant portion of it.
- Senior Managerial: A manager of the entire or a portion of the business who also oversees or controls the work of other managers or professionals.
- An employee with specialized knowledge- is the one who has extensive understanding of the operations and procedures of the business as well as product or service expertise.
International students who have successfully completed studies at an designated post-secondary learning institution on an eligible education program are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, which allows them to work in Canada.
Introduction to : Working in Canada after Graduation
The international student must meet the following requirements requirements in order to be qualified for a Post-Graduation Work Permit:
- The student / applicant must have studied full-time in Canada in at least an eight month long program.
- An application for the permit must be entered within 90 days of receiving confirmation from their academic institution that they have met the requirements of their program.
- The student / applicant must have completed and passed the program of study, receiving written notification that they are eligible to obtain their degree, diploma or certificate.
- The student / applicant must have a valid study permit when applying for the work permit.
If you have any questions regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit, and to learn how you can stay and work in Canada once your studies are complete, please feel free to book a consultation with AST International Visa And Immigration Services Inc.
Disclaimer: Before applying for a visa, you might need additional documentation and requirements. Please check the website of Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the most accurate information (www.cic.gc.ca).
When starting a new business or expanding an existing one, many business owners around the world choose Canada.
Introduction to : Owner/Operator Work Permits
Business owners may be eligible for an Owner/Operator work permit, which would exempt them from meeting the LMIA’s conventional advertising requirements. This simplifies the process by removing what is typically the most difficult part of the work permit application.
As a result, this work permit provides a facilitated route for foreign nationals to enter the country and operate a business.
Many international students who complete their post-secondary education in Canada want to stay and work in Canada.
Introduction to : Work in Canada
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