Immigration Assistance

Canadian Work Visa

If you are a foreigner and wish to work in Canada then you should have proper authorization. Such authorization comes in various forms. Advanced approval is required to enter in Canada for work. A considerable amount of work in involved in getting an appropriate authorization to work in Canada. Canadian work visa is issued by Immigration and Citizenship department to give permission to a foreign worker seeking employment in Canada. A Canadian visa is initially valid up to one year. In some cases the department issues up to three years. Unless you have a job offer from a company in Canada, you cannot seek Canadian work visa

Before giving Canadian work visa the government of Canada checks whether the employment of a foreign worker will benefit the country. They ensure that employment of foreign workers does not have a negative impact on their labor market. If you want a Canadian work visa then you should submit documents such as job offer letter, birth certificate, passport etc.

For skilled workers Canada has announced Canadian skilled worker visa. Using this visa a skilled worker can become permanent resident of Canada. There is no need for sponsorship or an employer. Currently companies in Canada are facing shortage of skilled worker, hence has announced skilled worker visa. This visa is announced to attract more and more skilled workers to Canada. Holders of Canadian work visa can apply for jobs and seek employment without going through work permit process.
Canada has adopted point based system that determines whether a person is qualified for a skilled worker visa.

The selection factors include work experience, age, education, and official languages spoken. Depending on these factors points are given from 0 to 100
 If you have a good score you are likely to Canadian work visa. If you are highly qualified it matter a lot when applying for skilled worker visa. Official languages spoken in Canada are French and English. Proficiency in these languages is a must if you want to get skilled worker visa.

Canada prefers foreigners who have good work experience. The Canadian government does not prefer applicants who are more than 50 years. Ideal age should be between 21 and 49.If a skilled worker already has a job offer in Canada then he is immediately given Canadian skilled worker visa. You will get extra points if you tell the Canadian government that your family will easily adapt to their standard of living.