Adamant Immigration Consulting
“Adamant” Immigration Consulting facilitates the transfer of workers between foreign and Canadian companies whether they come to work on temporary assignments or to make a business visit. Canada has many immigration programs designed to help executives, senior managers, intra-company transferees with specialized knowledge, as well as business owners and entrepreneurs to come and work in Canada and bring their families along with them.
LMIA-exempt work permits
Work permits obtained pursuant to Foreign Trade Agreements (NAFTA, CETA, and CCFTA).
Depending on the FTA, there is a list of approximately 60 occupations that qualify for a facilitated work permit for professionals. To be eligible for a professional work permit under one of the above agreements, the individual usually must either have a diploma or work experience in the occupation or both (depending on the field of specialization).
Canadian interests - Significant Benefit Work Permits
- Intra-Company Transferees
- Mobilite Francophone
- Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed
- Emergency Repairs or Out-of-Warranty Equipment
LMIA-based work permits
- High-wage LMIA
- Low-Wage LMIA
- Express Entry LMIA
- Global Talent Stream
- Owner-Operators LMIA
Work Without a Work Permit
Foreign nationals may perform work in Canada without a work permit if they are one of the following:
- Business Visitors
- Foreign Representatives and their Family Members
- Military Personnel
- Foreign Government Officers
- American Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Officers
- In-Flight Security Officers
- On-Campus Employment
- Performing Artists
- Athletes and Team Members
- News Reporters, Media Crews
- Public Speakers
- Convention Organizers
- Clergy
- Judges, Referees, and Similar Officials
- Examiners and Evaluators
- Expert Witnesses and Investigators
- Health Care Students
- Civil Aviation Inspectors
- Aviation or Accident Investigators
- Crew
- Emergency Service Providers
- Implied Status
Please note that an individual who is eligible to work without a work permit may still require a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada depending on his country of citizenship.
If you require assistance with your Express Entry application, please contact us. We can help.