Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

Detailed information for this visa type in Canada.

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Entry: conditional

Stay: varies by LMIA and permit

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Fee

varies CAD (Program administered by ESDC/IRCC; LMIA and permit fees apply)

Max stay

varies by LMIA and permit

Validity

varies

Entry type

conditional

Extendable

yes

Work allowed

yes (subject to LMIA and permit conditions)

Sponsorship required

yes (employer must obtain LMIA unless exempt)

Financial requirements

none beyond admissibility

Health insurance required

conditional

Path to permanent residency

conditional

Path to citizenship

conditional

Processing time

varies (LMIA processing times plus permit processing)

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