Work permit
TFWP & IMP
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) jointly operate the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The program ensures that Canadian nationals and permanent residents are given priority in applying for available opportunities while enabling Canadian firms to fill open positions abroad in response to real labour shortages.
Overview
A work permit or work visa is a legal document permitting overseas candidates to seek employment in Canada for a specific period of time. Individuals can apply for the work permit once they have a Canadian job offer in hand supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in majority cases, though there are some exceptions.
To be eligible to apply for the work permit, applicants need to demonstrate their eligibility to take up the job offer, submit necessary documents and prove they possess sufficient funds to support themselves and their dependents.
TFWP and IMP
Comparing the TFWP and IMP
| Features | TWFP | IMP |
| Goal | Hire foreign workers to meet the challenge of skills shortage. | The program is used to invite foreign workers for strengthening relationships between Canada and global community by promoting culture, arts, and religion. |
| LMIA requirement | Employers have to submit an LMIA requirement to invite immigrants under the TFWP | LMIA is not required to invite immigrants under this program. |
| Administration | IRCC and ESDC jointly run the program. | IRCC leads and administers IMP |
| Work permits | Work permits are employer specific | Two types of work permits: open and employer specific |
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