Most foreign nationals require a work permit to work in Canada. An employer-specific work permit authorizes employment under the conditions stated on the permit and may require a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or qualify for an LMIA exemption. Open work permits are available to applicants who meet specific eligibility requirements.
Work permit applications we assist with
Employer-specific work permits:
Applications supported by a job offer from a particular employer, with conditions relating to the employer, occupation and work location, where applicable.
LMIA-based work permits:
Applications supported by a positive LMIA obtained by the employer.
LMIA-exempt work permits under the International Mobility Program:
Applications where the worker and employment meet an eligible exemption. Employer-specific applications generally require the employer to submit an offer of employment through IRCC’s Employer Portal and pay the applicable compliance fee, unless exempt.
Francophone Mobility work permits:
An employer-specific, LMIA-exempt option for eligible French-speaking applicants with a qualifying job offer outside Quebec.
Open work permits:
Applications such as post-graduation, eligible spousal and bridging open work permits, subject to the requirements of each category.
How BIC Canada helps
BIC Canada follows a detailed process to prepare your work permit application:
Assess your eligibility
We review your immigration status, expiry dates, qualifications, employment history and proposed work in Canada to determine the appropriate work permit category and identify potential concerns before taking on your file.
Review the job offer and employer requirements
For employer-specific applications, we assess the proposed duties, relevant National Occupational Classification (NOC), wages and work location. We review the supporting LMIA or applicable exemption and guide the employer through any required Employer Portal submission and compliance obligations.
Review your documents and prepare your application
We assess your passport, education, work experience, current permits and other supporting records. For Francophone Mobility, we also review evidence of French-language ability. For open work permits, we review the documents establishing eligibility under the relevant category.
Review and submit your application
Your application goes through several stages of review to address potential concerns, confirm consistency with the supporting documents and correct errors before submission. We pay particular attention to status expiry dates and applicable filing requirements.
Keep you informed and explain your permit conditions
We communicate through email about application updates, additional document requests and important deadlines. Following approval, we help you understand the conditions of your permit and, where applicable, the employer’s ongoing compliance responsibilities.
Support may include initial applications, eligible extensions and changes of employer or employment conditions. A job offer, positive LMIA or Employer Portal submission does not guarantee work permit approval. Applicants must have the appropriate authorization before starting or changing employment.
What We Do
Clear, trusted immigration guidance tailored to your goals.
Prepare applications with care.
Each application goes through a detailed preparation and review process.
Assess eligibility and address concerns early.
We review your eligibility and supporting information to identify potential issues and correct errors before submission.
Use email as our primary communication method.
We provide clear instructions, updates through email, providing you a paper trail of important information and deadlines.
Provide access to your file information.
We manage applications through our client management portal, where information is prepared and verified. Clients can access information relevant to their files through this portal.
What We Don’t Do
We set honest expectations.
We don’t make false promises or guarantee outcomes.
We do not guarantee invitations, approvals or processing times, as these decisions are outside our control.
We don’t Arrange LMIA job offers or find employers for OINP support.
We do not find or arrange employers to support LMIA or OINP applications. Our role is limited to preparing and submitting applications where an employer has already agreed to provide support.
We don’t accept false information or documents.
We do not assist with misrepresentation or dishonest practices. We decline files where we have reason to believe the applicant intends to provide false or misleading information.
We don’t participate in false employment or payroll arrangements.
We do not encourage or participate in schemes where someone is placed on payroll without genuine employment to qualify for an immigration application.
We don’t use WhatsApp or personal mobile numbers for client communication.
Due to the volume of applications we handle, all client communication is conducted through our official office email addresses. This helps us keep communication organized and track important instructions, updates and deadlines.
