How the work visa usually works

Most work permits for Canada are employer-specific and usually need the employer to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) first. You apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Beware of paid "LMIA job offers": employers may not recover LMIA costs from workers.

General information, not legal advice. Rules and quotas change; confirm on the official websites below. No vacancy or badge on Ovelink guarantees a visa.