Expats who wish to get a job in Canada will need either a residence permit (permanent residency visa) or a temporary working permit. Many foreigners are being approved every year but it’s important to note that the requirements and eligibility will certainly differ between the two. Aside from getting these working permits, you’ll also need to have a Social Insurance Number issued by the Canadian government through an organization called Service Canada so that you’ll be entitled to many employee benefits.
Essential basics to Getting a job in canada
Residence Permits As mentioned in the immigration chapter of this book, residence permits/visas are for those foreigners who wanted to stay in Canada to live and work on a long – term basis or permanently. If you are granted a permanent residency permit/visa, you’re not just entitled to work in Canada but you are also eligible to the country’s social system, various immigrant benefits such as education, and healthcare. Resident visa holders include the right to live in the country for a long – term basis, and also have the option to become a naturalized Canadian citizen.
You’ll also be entitled to various political, economic, social, and environmental rights to name a few.Go back to the immigration chapter of this book to know which visa program will cater to you in terms of working in Canada or inquire in your nearest Canadian embassy on how you can apply for a temporary working permit, and eventually transition to acquiring a residency permit/visa as this is one common way of how expats get to stay in the country for the long – term.
Temporary Work Permits
If you’re a foreigner whose only purpose is to complete a job for a Canadian/international employer, or to simply work here and take advantage of the many job opportunities but do not intend to live in Canada for good, then you will just need a temporary working permit. Once you’re granted with this kind of work permit, it only means that you’re legally in the country for work purposes but you are not entitled to any Canadian rights, and is only allowed to stay in the country for a certain period of time as such permits have an expiration date.
You may need to get another one or apply for an extension if your employer in Canada will renew your contract.
Usually work permits are applied before you go to Canada but of course there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, citizens of United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, and other European countries will need not just a temporary working permit but also apply for a temporary residence visa before they can settle in Canada. Check the website of the Canadian government at www.cic.ga.ca to know if your country is included with those who must apply for the second document.
Comments
Post a Comment