Employers
Employers can hire a foreign worker temporarily or offer a full-time job to support a skilled worker’s immigration to Canada. There are several programs available.
Temporary
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Allows employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary labour and skill shortages. - International Student Program
Students who have come to Canada to study are eligible to apply for work permits.
Permanent
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
Assesses applicants based on their ability to adapt to Canada’s labour market.- CIC places priority on applications with qualifying job offers.
- Provincial Nominee Program
Provinces and territories can nominate foreign workers for permanent immigration. - Canadian Experience Class
Allows temporary foreign workers and foreign students who graduated in Canada to apply to stay permanently.
Foreign workers can find out if they are eligible for these programs using the Come to Canada Wizard.
Credential Recognition
The Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) offers information and services on the Canadian labour market and Canada’s credential assessment processes.
- Employer’s roadmap to hiring and retaining internationally trained workers
- Sector-specific occupation facts
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