Workers
Canada welcomes foreign workers who are able to fill regional labour needs or who fit certain economic priorities in Canada.
We assist employers that are looking to meet their own business needs consistent with Canada’s economic priorities and immigration provisions. There are many tools to bring foreign workers to Canada, be it a Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in order to demonstrate a labour market need to hire foreign workers, International Mobility Program provisions, or authorizations to work without a permit. We work with existing programs and provide immigration solutions to employers.
In many, but not all cases, bringing workers to Canada is a two-pronged approach that involves program navigation by employers and the work permit process by candidates. We provide services that accommodate program differences and employer and candidate needs in the work permit process.
Some immigrants may also receive Open Work Permits – a permit that lets you work for most employers with minimal restrictions. If you or a spouse are in Canada on a Work or Study Permit, you may be eligible for an Open Work Permit. Foreign Nationals from certain countries are eligible for an Open Work Permit under International Experience Canada.
Working in Canada is a great way to gain Canadian experience, which can create opportunities for Permanent Residency. It can also be advantageous if you are looking to earn an income or even remit money to family in another country. Whether your main goal is to work or immigrate to Canada, Wood Consulting Canadian Immigration Services can help.
Visitors (Visitor Visas)
Some visitors to Canada require visas. Visa applicants must satisfy certain requirements in order to be successful, such as having a genuine purpose in Canada and demonstrating their means, ability, and reasons to leave Canada after their temporary stay, in addition to complying with Canadian laws. Wood Consulting Canadian Immigration Services assists clients in a number of scenarios – visiting family, short-term, and tourism – to get authorization to come to Canada as a visitor. We also advise and assist in matters for foreign nationals who would like to remain in Canada as a visitor (Visitor Extensions).
With the implementation of advanced analytics and other tools at Canadian Visa Offices, which assist officers in decision-making, there are new challenges for some applicants in obtaining approval. We can represent on making comprehensive and detailed applications for more complex application scenarios.
Students
Canada has become a global study destination. Studying in Canada can be less expensive than other OECD countries like the United States or the United Kingdom and is comparable quality and prestige. A Canadian education can provide you with additional career and study opportunities globally.
Being a post-secondary student in Canada also has the added benefit of generating Canadian experience. Canadian education and work experience can make one a stronger prospective applicant for permanent residence via economic class streams. Some international students can also bring their spouse and minor children, who respectively may be eligible for work, study, or visitor authorizations in Canada.
With the changes to Canada’s International Student Program, and with changes expected to continue throughout the latter part of the 2020 decade, maintaining currency on program rules is essential to good planning.
Contact Wood Consulting Canadian Immigration Services to prepare your study or immigration plan to Canada.
Ready to find out more?
Contact us by filling out the Web Form