Arranged Employment In Canada
Arranged Employment enhances your chances of being eligible for Canadian immigration under the Federal Skilled Worker Class.
An applicant may receive additional points for "Arranged Employment" when a Canadian employer extends an offer of full-time permanent employment in Canada to a foreign skilled worker.
Points can be awarded in a variety of scenarios:
The Applicant | And .. | Points: |
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is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-based work permit and his or her work in Canada is considered "skilled" (NOC 0, A, or B level). |
*At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. |
10 |
is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-exempt work permit or a work permit issued under a provincial/territorial agreement. |
*At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. |
10 |
does not hold a valid work permit and is not otherwise authorized to work in Canada. |
|
10 |
holds a valid work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada, but does not fall under one of the two above scenarios. |
|
10 |
IMPORTANT NOTE: Individuals in Canada whose applications are accepted for review under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and whose temporary work permit is due to expire, may be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit. This work permit will allow them to stay and work in Canada until a final decision has been made on their immigration application.
An additional 5 points may also be awarded for "Arranged Employment" under the Adaptability factor of the Federal Skilled Worker Program for immigration to Canada.