1. Is a job offer required for immigration to Canada under the Skilled Worker/ Professional category?

No. You can qualify for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa without a Canadian job offer if you have at least one year (within the last 10 years) of paid work experience in one of the 29 qualifying occupations. The Quebec Skilled Worker category of immigration and some of the Provincial Nomination Programs do not require a Canadian job offer in order to qualify.

2. What is a "job offer" within the context of Canadian immigration?

A job offer is a genuine offer of employment from a legitimate Canadian employer.

3. Are there different types of job offers that a Canadian employer can make?

Yes. There are essentially two types of job offers that a Canadian employer can make:

A temporary job offer is an offer of Canadian employment that is made for a specific period of time (6 months, 1 year), etc You can only begin working, in most cases, after you receive a Temporary Work Permit.

A permanent job offer is an offer of Canadian employment that is made for an indeterminate period of time. You can only begin working after you receive your Canada Immigration Visa.

4. Can I apply for a Temporary Work Permit and a Canada Immigration Visa?

Yes, you can. You may apply for a Temporary Work Permit on its own or in combination with an application for a Canada Immigration Visa. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recognizes the concept of "dual intent" whereby, you desire to work in Canada temporarily and thereafter reside and work in Canada permanently.

5. What are the advantages of obtaining a permanent job offer from a Canadian employer?

The benefits of obtaining a permanent Canadian job offer are:

Increased opportunity for a successful application under the Skilled Worker/ Professional category and the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) category.

Canadian Immigration Visa Offices "fast-track" applications submitted under the Skilled Worker/ Professional category, where the applicant has received a validated job offer from a Canadian employer. Likewise, priority processing is given to all applications submitted under the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) category. In both situations a Canada Immigration Visa should be issued in less than one year unless there are medical and/or security issues.

Under the Skilled Worker/ Professional category, if you do not have at least one year (within the last 10 years) of paid work experience in one of these 29 qualifying occupations, you must have a Canadian job offer in order to qualify for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa. Moreover, there is no limit on the number of applications that will be considered for processing when accompanied by a permanent, full-time job offer (Arranged Employment).

6. What are the advantages of obtaining a temporary job offer from a Canadian employer?

The benefits of obtaining a temporary Canadian job offer are:

1. A job offer is the starting point for obtaining a Temporary Work Permit.

2. Coming to Canada on a Work Permit is the quickest way to enter Canada and work. The Work Permit application process can usually be completed in a matter of days or weeks.

3. The Canadian employer of a Work Permit holder in Canada can offer the individual a permanent full-time job of indeterminate length and the new job offer will be considered Arranged Employment in Canada under the Skilled Worker/ Professional category of immigration.

7. Is there any disadvantage to obtaining a Canadian job offer?

No. Like chicken soup, it can never hurt.

8. Is it difficult to find a good job in Canada?

No. If you are in Canada, there are many available rewarding employment opportunities. Each day in Canada more than 50,000 job postings go unfilled. Getting a job offer from outside Canada is more of a challenge but certainly can be accomplished with a little bit of perseverance, especially with the tools and guidance that our Canadian law firm offers. Many Canadian employers have a keen demand for skilled workers and professionals. There is no reason why you can't be a part of their solution.

9. What services do you provide to help me find work in Canada?

We provide the following services in relation to finding work in Canada and obtaining a job offer from a Canadian employer:

We welcome everyone who is considering immigration to Canada to use our Canada Job Search Tool. Simply indicate the occupation and area of Canada that interests you and you will be instantly provided with a full listing and contact information of employers that are currently hiring. Our Canada Job Search Tool is updated in real-time and can be accessed as often as needed.

Use the Canadavisa Resume Builder Tool to create your custom Canadian resume. You can store your Canadian Resume in the Canadavisa Resume Bank. Canadian employers browse resumes in the Canadavisa Resume Bank to search for potential employees. On request of our clients, we will communicate with potential Canadian employers to explain the simplicity of the "job offer process" from a Canadian immigration perspective. We will provide step by step guidance to each potential employer.