English 
Français 
Español 
العربية 
Português 
Русский 
Foreign Workers – Provincial Nominees or Permanent Residence Applicants In many cases, applicants for permanent residence to Canada would need to wait for the authorities to finalise their permanent residence application assessments. However, they would still be able to apply for work permits while they wait for the authorities to complete finalising their permanent residence
The Process for Determining Admissibility The office would need to determine whether an applicant is a member of the Federal Skilled Trades Class. This is in accordance with the guidelines specified in R87.2 (refer to Appendix A). Thereafter, the principal applicant and their family members would need to: Complete the prescribed medical examinations Pass the criminal
The Federal Skilled Trades Class (FST) – Program Delivery Instructions The Program Delivery Instructions Applicable On or After January 01, 2015 (Express Entry) This section describes how officers would need to process electronic applications for permanent residence (e-APRs) submitted by Federal Skilled Trades (FST) applicants, whom the authorities invited to apply via Express Entry. Federal
The authorities provide membership in the Federal Skilled Trades (FST) Class based on a pass / fail system. Applicants will need to meet all the eligibility requirements specified in R87.2 (3) – refer to Appendix A. To determine membership, the officers would need to complete the assessment of the applicants. Thereafter, they would be in
This section deals with the manner in which officers would need to process applications for permanent residence submitted by applicants in the Federal Skilled Trades (FST) class. It is worth noting that this section applies to the processing instructions that officers need to follow prior to the launch of Express Entry. The Program Delivery Instructions
The Offer of Employment – Skilled Immigrants Applicants having a job offer (or an offer of arranged employment), would need to update their Express Entry profiles in MyCIC with: The employer name and address The start date The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) number The National Occupational Classification (NOC) code related to the job For
The Proof of Funds Applicants would need to demonstrate that they have sufficient money for supporting themselves and their families once they get to Canada. However, officers would need to note that this requirement is not applicable in case the applicants: Have current authorisation that enables them to work in Canada and, Have a valid
No Permit Required (R186) Officers would need to note that a foreign national could work in Canada without having a work permit. This is permissible if the foreign national: Is a business visitor to Canada as specified in the definitions outlined in section 187 Is a foreign representative, who has the proper accreditations provided by
Officers have the authority to issue a work permit to a foreign national, who intends to perform work pursuant to: Any international agreement between Canada and one or more countries, other than an agreement that concerns seasonal agricultural workers Any agreement entered into by one or more countries and by or on behalf of one
Officers would receive applications under Division 2 for work permits from foreign nationals – other than foreign nationals referred to in subparagraphs 200 (1) (c) (i) to (ii.1). In this scenario, officers would need to determine certain things. They would base their information based on: The assessment they receive from the Department of Employment and
- 1
- 2
