Employer‑specific Work Permit (LMIA / TFWP)

Detailed information for this visa type in Canada.

residence_permit

Entry: conditional

Stay: varies (typically up to period in LMIA/offer, commonly up to 2 years; depends on occupation and LMIA)

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Fee

varies CAD (Processing fees and employer LMIA fees/requirements apply; see IRCC and ESDC)

Max stay

varies (typically up to period in LMIA/offer, commonly up to 2 years; depends on occupation and LMIA)

Validity

varies by job offer and LMIA

Entry type

conditional

Extendable

yes

Work allowed

yes (restricted to employer/conditions)

Sponsorship required

yes (job offer; employer applies for LMIA unless LMIA‑exempt)

Financial requirements

none (applicant must show admissibility/proof_of_funds where applicable)

Health insurance required

conditional

Path to permanent residency

conditional

Path to citizenship

conditional

Processing time

varies by country and LMIA processing times

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