temporary residence
A temporary resident is a foreign national who is legally authorized to enter Canada for temporary purposes.
A foreign national has temporary resident status when they have been found to meet the requirements of the legislation to enter and/or remain in Canada as a visitor, student, worker or temporary resident permit (TRP) holder.
Only foreign nationals physically in Canada hold temporary resident status
work
A work permit (or authorization to work without a permit) is required in order for a foreign national to be allowed to work in Canada under either of the following programs:
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW): Employers must obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire foreign workers to fill temporary labour and skill shortages. The LMIA verifies that there is a need for a temporary worker and that no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job.
The International Mobility Program (IMP): Employers can hire temporary workers without an LMIA. Exemptions from the LMIA process are based on broader economic, cultural or other competitive advantages for Canada and reciprocal benefits enjoyed by Canadians and permanent residents. Examples of LMIA exempt work permits include Open Work Permits, Working Holidays (IEC), Intracompany Transferees (ICT), Free Trade Agreements like CUSMA, Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement and the CPTPP.
Not all work requires a work permit. A person travelling to Canada for business purposes but who is not directly entering the labour market is considered a business visitor. Although a work permit is not required for business visitors, it is possible that in circumstances, you may need a visitor record, or advice on dealing with officers either at IRCC or the port of entry.
To speak to a professional about hiring a foreign worker, obtaining or renewing a work permit, or whether you need a work permit, contact us.
study
Studying in Canada can be the first step on your path toward permanent residency.
You can get a world-class education which will prepare you for your professional future in Canada or abroad. In most cases, you can work while studying. Most post-secondary graduates are eligible for Post Graduation Work Permits, enabling you to stay in Canada longer and possibly provide you with a stronger application for permanent residency.
There are a variety of ways to study in Canada. In some full-time programs, you are allowed to work a limited number of hours. In some cases, you are allowed to study in Canada without a study permit if you are studying for under six months.
To obtain a study permit, you will need to be accepted by a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your stay in Canada.
Students from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam who demonstrate that they have the financial resources and language skills to succeed academically in Canada will benefit from faster processing times under the Student Direct Stream (SDS).
If you are interested in obtaining a study permit in Canada, then contact us, and we would be happy to assist you.
visit
Canada is a beautiful, multicultural country that has something for everyone. Stunning scenery, world heritage sites, cityscapes, and business opportunities. Find out what documents you need to travel, visit family and friends, do business, or transit through Canada, and how to extend your stay.
Single Entry
Visa
A single entry visa allows you to travel to Canada once. Once used, it is no longer valid and you must apply for a new visa.
Multiple Entry
Visa
As the name implies, you may use this visa to travel to Canada more than once.
Super
Visa
A super visa is a multiple entry allows a parent or grandparent to stay for up to 5 years. Once used, it is no longer valid, and you must apply for a new visa.
Transit
Visa
This visa is issued when you have to travel to Canada in order to get to your destination, but you have no intention on remaining in Canada.