section 205
Most work-related immigration applications to Canada require a two-step process:
In considering Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemptions before issuing a work permit, officers should be reluctant to issue a work permit without the assurance from Service Canada that the impact on Canada’s labour market is likely to be neutral or positive.
Most exemptions from the need for a positive Service Canada labour market impact assessment are very specific and clearly defined such as the policy for spouses of some foreign workers and students, or the regulations regarding issuance of work permits for refugee claimants, or regarding international agreements. However, circumstances sometimes present officers with situations where an LMIA is not available, and a specific exemption is not applicable, but the balance of practical considerations argues for the issuance of a work permit in a time frame shorter than would be necessary to obtain the Service Canada impact assessment. Regulation 205(a) is intended to provide an officer with the flexibility to respond in these situations.
- approval by Service Canada of a Labour Market Impact Assessment and then
- approval from Citizenship and Immigration for a work permit.
In considering Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemptions before issuing a work permit, officers should be reluctant to issue a work permit without the assurance from Service Canada that the impact on Canada’s labour market is likely to be neutral or positive.
Most exemptions from the need for a positive Service Canada labour market impact assessment are very specific and clearly defined such as the policy for spouses of some foreign workers and students, or the regulations regarding issuance of work permits for refugee claimants, or regarding international agreements. However, circumstances sometimes present officers with situations where an LMIA is not available, and a specific exemption is not applicable, but the balance of practical considerations argues for the issuance of a work permit in a time frame shorter than would be necessary to obtain the Service Canada impact assessment. Regulation 205(a) is intended to provide an officer with the flexibility to respond in these situations.
start-up visa
The Start-Up Visa Program enables immigrant entrepreneurs to launch innovative businesses that will create jobs in Canada and, eventually, compete globally. The Start-Up Visa Program links immigrant entrepreneurs with private sector groups in Canada that have experience working with start-ups and can provide essential resources.
Under the Start-up Visa program, entrepreneurs are given permanent residency and connected with business partners.
Requirement
If those requirements are met, your application would then be reviewed on Citizenship and Immigration’s standard admissibility criteria, including health, criminality and security.
Contact our immigration lawyers today to learn if you qualify.
Under the Start-up Visa program, entrepreneurs are given permanent residency and connected with business partners.
Requirement
- A commitment of support from a designated Canadian venture capital fund or angel investor group;
- An ability to communicate in either French or English;
- Completion of one year of study at a post-secondary institution; and
- An adequate amount of money in order to settle and provide for the cost of living prior to earning an income.
If those requirements are met, your application would then be reviewed on Citizenship and Immigration’s standard admissibility criteria, including health, criminality and security.
Contact our immigration lawyers today to learn if you qualify.