LMIA or exemption
Some employers need a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment; others may use an International Mobility Program exemption. The legal basis must be identified accurately.
Employer compliance
Offer details, wages, working conditions, recruitment where applicable and employer history can affect an application.
Not sure this is the right pathway?
A focused assessment reviews your complete facts before you commit time or fees.
Status and timing
Extensions, maintained status and restoration are time-sensitive. Advice should be sought before current authorization expires.
Choosing the correct route
We assess the job, employer, worker’s background, current location and family circumstances to identify the available legal basis.
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program
- International Mobility Program
- Intra-company transferees
- Spousal open work permits
- Bridging open work permits
Employer support
For employer-specific applications, the employer’s documentation and compliance history may be as important as the worker’s qualifications. We coordinate the two sides of the file.
Status matters
Extensions, maintained status and restoration are time-sensitive. Advice should be obtained before a permit expires whenever possible.
Typical process
Listen
review your objectives, history and the facts that may change the answer for Work permit guidance for professionals, families and Canadian employers.
Assess
identify viable pathways, key risks, dependencies and realistic next steps.
Prepare
organize forms, evidence and submissions as one coherent record.
Guide
communicate clearly through preparation, filing and the government process.
A general outline. Actual timing and requirements depend on current official rules and your specific file.
Canadian work permit readiness
- Job offer and employment terms
- Employer compliance or LMIA evidence
- Correct exemption or program code
- Worker qualifications and experience
- Professional licensing, when relevant
- Current status and expiry dates
- Family application planning
- Medical or police requirements, when applicable
- Evidence of temporary purpose
- Prior application and refusal review
A general starting point — not a substitute for a case-specific review of your file.
Frequently asked questions
Does every employer need an LMIA?
No. Some work permits are LMIA-exempt, some are open, and limited work may be permit-exempt. The facts determine the route.
Does meeting the basic criteria guarantee approval?
No. Eligibility is only the first question. Selection, documentary sufficiency, admissibility and the decision-maker’s assessment all affect the outcome.
Can requirements change while I prepare?
Yes. Immigration programs, forms, fees and instructions change regularly. Current official requirements should be confirmed before filing.
Can Azimi Immigration assess my situation?
Yes. A consultation can identify the facts that matter, available routes, material risks and the scope of professional assistance that may be appropriate.
Does every job require an LMIA?
No. Some work permits are LMIA-exempt and some work is permit-exempt. The correct category depends on the facts.
Can my family come with me?
Family members may apply to accompany a worker, but work and study authorization rules vary by the worker’s occupation, permit and program.
Can I work while an extension is processing?
You may have maintained status if a qualifying application was submitted before expiry and you remain in Canada, subject to the applicable conditions.
Other Canada programs
A study permit plan that connects education, finances and future goals
Strategic assistance for study permits, extensions, changes of school and post-graduation planning.
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Post-Graduation Work Permit
Assess program eligibility, timing and documents for work authorization after Canadian studies.
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Visitor visa and Super Visa applications with a clear purpose and evidence
Help for family visits, tourism, business travel, extensions and long-term parent and grandparent visits.
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