Employer work permit in Canada

Employer work permit · Canada visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Canada routes

Needs an employer and role fit; under tighter temporary-resident targets, shortage sectors, provincial routes, and French ability matter more.

Important notes

• Canada has employer-specific and open work permits.
• The employer-specific route is most common: applicant needs a job offer from a compliant employer and must meet general work permit requirements; employer may need LMIA or, if LMIA-exempt, an Employer Portal offer/employer compliance fee.
• Employer-specific route depends on job offer, LMIA or LMIA-exempt offer; salary/wage rules vary by LMIA/program and occupation.

Official source

Official source: Canada official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.