5. Work in CanadaWork Permit

Guide: How to Apply for Work Permit From Outside Canada (China)

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER / CAREGIVER PROGRAM

  • If you have not worked in Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program and your employer’s Labour Market Impact Assessment application was received by Service Canada after November 30, 2014:
    • you must apply for a regular work permit under the Caregiver Program
  • If you have not worked in Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program and your employer’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application was received by Service Canada on or before November 30, 2014:
    • you may apply for a Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) work permit (instructions are on this page)
  • If you already have a LCP work permit and you want to extend it or change jobs to work with another employer who agrees to a live-in arrangement:
    • you may apply for a Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) work permit.
  • If you choose to live out of your employer’s home, you will be leaving the Live-in
  • Caregiver Program:
    • You will need to apply for a regular work permit. Your current or future employer will need a new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before you apply.
    • The work you do on a live-out basis may count towards the work requirement in order to apply through either the Caring for Children or Caring for People with High
  • Medical Needs pathway.

VISITING SCHOLAR OR POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW

  • A copy of the Offer of Employment form that your employer sent to Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The form must include the receipt number of the employer compliance fee your employer paid. This will appear in box 3 of the completed form.
  • A one-page research proposal outlining:
    • brief description of research to be undertaken in Canada;
    • the goals of research and its relationship to applicant’s academic pursuits in China
    • how applicant was chosen;
    • what funding applicant will be receiving.
  • A notarized copy of any college diploma, undergraduate degree or graduate degree granted.
  • Original and one copy of detailed letter of invitation specifying:
    • position that applicant will occupy;
    • expected duration of employment;
    • remuneration or funding provided by inviter (if any);
    • the nature of research to be undertaken;
    • details of how applicant’s research will be supervised;
    • details regarding the project’s Canadian funding;
    • details of how and why the applicant was chosen.

INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFEREE

  • A copy of the Offer of Employment form that your employer sent to Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The form must include the receipt number of the employer compliance fee your employer paid. This will appear in box 3 of the completed form.
  • A notarized copy of any college diploma, undergraduate degree or graduate degree granted, relevant to the position in Canada.
  • Detailed letter of invitation outlining exact duties in Canada and specifying why applicant is required.
  • Proof of inviter’s business’ establishment in Canada including Notices of Assessment (issued by Canada Revenue Agency) for past two years, Articles of Incorporation, business licence and balance sheet
  • Description and supporting evidence of relationship between enterprise in Canada and enterprise in the PRC
  • A copy of the letter of employment from your current employer granting leave of absence, and including the following information: applicant’s name, position and current salary. This letter must include employer’s name and address in Chinese characters as well as telephone and fax number.