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I have received a Canadian job offer. What documents do I need from my future employer?

In most cases, your employer must send you:

• a job offer letter, and
• a document from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada which says your employer is allowed to hire you (known as a positive Labour Market Opinion, or LMO).

Once you have these two documents, you can apply to get, extend or modify a work permit.

You do not need an LMO for some jobs.

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