Ultimate Guide For Converting Your Canada Visitor Visa to Work Permit in Canada

August 26th, 2023 at 05:56 am

Ultimate Guide For Converting Your Canada Visitor Visa to Work Permit in Canada

Is it possible to convert a visitor visa into a work permit in Canada? Yes, it is conceivable. However, the procedure is highly complicated and will not work in the vast majority of situations. You must follow these step-by-step instructions to convert your visitor visa to a work permit.

1. Obtain a Visitor Visa (TRV)

To convert a visiting visa to a work permit in Canada, the first obvious step is to become a Canadian guest. Before applying for a guest visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV) to Canada, you should be aware of the following requirements.

Fees and Requirements for Visitor Visas

• A visiting visa application fee of $100 CAD (5,200 INR) is required, as is a biometrics fee of $85 CAD (4,400 INR).
• Extending your visitor visa will cost you $100 CAD per person.
• To reclaim your tourist status, you must pay a visa fee of $200 CAD
• Demonstrate that you intend to exit the country following your visit.
• Demonstrate that you have enough money to support yourself and any accompanying family members while in Canada.
• Be in good health and willing to undergo a medical exam if necessary.
• You must not have a criminal past and be prepared to submit to a police background check.
• Be prepared to present all supporting documentation upon the visa officer’s request.

Processing Times for Visitor Visas

A TRV application typically takes 16-20 days to process, but owing to application backlog, the most recent processing period is about 135 days. Even if it is more, make sure to give adequate paperwork to avoid any delays.

The Visitor Visa Application Process

1. Choose whether to apply online or in person.
2. Fill out a visa application form with all of the required information and documents.
3. Pay the visa processing fee with a certified check or bank draw.
4. Bring your passport, photographs, and other documents to a Canadian visa application location near you.
5. You must submit your fingerprints as well as a photograph (biometrics).
6. Submit your visa application form at the Canada visa application center.
7. Obtain a receipt from the application center that includes your unique tracking number.
8. This number can be used to trace your application online.

Obtaining a Job Offer and an LMIA

You have a limited period after entering Canada to seek a job and obtain a positive LMIA. Not to mention that securing a job offer is a difficult procedure in and of itself. As a result, you should do your homework thoroughly. Let us go over this in greater depth.

Research for the Job

• Learn about the job opportunities in your destination.
• Match your NOC code to the most in-demand occupations in that region.
• Apply for jobs online using sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.
• Apply on the employer’s website.
• Friends and family can assist in locating employment prospects.

Obtain a Positive LMIA

Even after extensive job searching, you are unlikely to receive a job offer from a Canadian business. Because an employer must meet the LMIA requirements in order to hire you, and few employers are prepared to sponsor temporary visitors.

Factors to consider if you want to work while on a visiting visa:

• You have unique abilities that employers will not discover anywhere else.
• You have enough contacts in Canada to help you.
• You’ve hired someone to look for you a suitable job.

Visitor Visa to Work Permit (No LMIA Required)

Only the following are eligible for an open work permit without LMIA:

• You can apply for an open work permit as a temporary visitor if your spouse or common-law partner possesses a study permit and is studying in a DLI.
• You can apply for a work permit as a tourist visa holder if your spouse / common-law partner possesses a work permit and is working in occupations included in NOC 0, A, and B.
• You may apply for a work visa as a guest if your spouse or common-law partner is awaiting PR and has “approval in principal” status.
• If you applied for PR through Spousal Sponsorship, you can apply for a work permit while you wait for a decision.

3. Changing a Visitor Visa into a Work Permit in Canada

You can apply for a work visa from within Canada after receiving a positive LMIA from a Canadian employer.

On February 28, 2023, IRCC stated that foreign people who are already in Canada on a visitor visa and have a legitimate employment offer will be allowed to apply for and acquire a work permit without leaving the country. The temporary public policy has been extended for an additional two years, until February 28, 2025.

Following that, you must go through a process known as Flagpoling. Visitors must exit Canada through the US border, apply for a work permit, and then re-enter Canada under this temporary arrangement.

4. Interim Work Authorization

We have already discussed the steps to follow in order to change a visitor visa in Canada into a work permit. Now that we have everything out of the way, let’s have a look at how the Interim Authorization operates.

After submitting your application for a work visa while in tourist status in Canada, you need to wait roughly 132 days. It indicates that you won’t be able to find gainful employment until they approve your work permit.

This matter was resolved when the IRCC published what it called an “Interim Authorization to Work.” You will be able to acquire this authorization to work much more quickly if you have it. You are free to start working as soon as possible if you have been extended a job offer by a particular firm. However, it is not an automated process because it is used to address manpower shortages.

The following is the procedure for obtaining Interim Authorization to Work:

• Fill out this IRCC web form, which may be found on the official website.
• Allow IRCC to contact you. This process could take up to 30 business days (6 weeks).

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