As a rule, employment in Canada is reserved for Canadian Citizens and Permanent residents. When a Canadian company cannot find a qualified employee within Canada, after obtaining permission from Human Resources, the company may bring a foreign national on a temporary work permit. There are exceptions to this rule. Under the Free Trade Agreements with the United States, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru there are special programs which allow citizens of those countries to obtain temporary work permits. There are programs for business people and for certain professionals. Some work permits may be obtained within twenty-four hours.

There are numerous other programs such as for software developers, religious workers, athletes, students, spouses of students and workers, artists and many more. They require an offer of employment from a Canadian company. Selecting the program and complying with the program requirements that best works for the individual and the employer is a complicated process. We can help you succeed.