LMIA-Based (Employer-Specific) Work Permit

Answer the questions below. We explain the official rules and your own answers — we do not make decisions for you. This tool covers your work permit application only; it does not assess your employer's LMIA application.

Identity

Full name

Date of birth

Country of citizenship

Passport number

Passport expiry date

Application details

Where are you applying from?

Are you currently in Canada?

LMIA and job offer

Does your employer have a positive LMIA and file number for you?

Do you have a job offer letter or employment contract?

Do you have proof of past work experience relevant to the job?

Licence / certification

Does your job require a licence or certification?

Quebec

Will you work a paid job in Quebec for more than 30 days?

Funds and intent

Can you show enough money to support yourself/family and return home?

Do you intend to leave Canada before your work permit expires?

Admissibility

Are you medically inadmissible?

Do you have a record of criminal activity?

Have you misrepresented information on a previous application?

Is your prospective employer on the list of ineligible/non-compliant employers?

Fees

Can you pay the required fees at the time of application?

permitflow provides software assistance only and is not a licensed immigration consultant, lawyer, or notary. This is not immigration advice. You are the applicant and are responsible for all information you submit to IRCC. Always confirm current requirements on official Government of Canada (canada.ca) pages.