Frequently asked questions:
Working temporarily in Canada

Canadian employers

What do the Temporary Foreign Worker Units do?

Temporary Foreign Worker Units (TFWUs) help to ease the entry of temporary foreign workers into Canada. The units offer guidance to employers and human resources agencies that want to employ foreign workers who are exempt from the labour market opinion/confirmation process, but still require a work permit. The TFWUs also provide advice on work permit exemptions. They pre-screen supporting documents from employers to streamline the application process and provide an opinion for the use of officers at the point of entry. As well, staff at the units pre-screen some documents submitted by foreign workers, such as academic or professional qualifications. These units also assist in individual cases with Canadian employers.