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Citizens of 27 European Union Countries May Be Eligible for LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
- Open Canada Immigration
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Canada’s agreement with the European Union, known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), facilitates labour mobility between Canada and EU member states. ✍️
Under CETA, citizens of the 27 EU countries may be eligible to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permit.
Eligible Categories under CETA:
Business Visitors 🤝 Individuals entering Canada for business purposes without directly entering the Canadian labour market.
Intra-Company Transferees 🔄 Employees transferred within the same company from an EU-based branch to a Canadian branch.
Investors 💼💸 Individuals responsible for establishing or managing investments in Canada.
Contractual Service Suppliers & Independent Professionals 🧑💻📝
Qualified service providers entering Canada to fulfill contracts in specific professional sectors.
Key Benefits:
No LMIA required 🚫 A significant administrative barrier is removed, allowing for streamlined application processing.
Faster Processing Times ⏱️ LMIA-exempt permits are generally processed more quickly than regular employer-supported work permits.
Temporary Mobility 🧳 These permits are designed for temporary stays, often up to 12 months, with possible extensions depending on the category.
Required Documentation:
Valid passport and proof of citizenship 🛂
Employment contract or business documents 📃
Evidence of professional qualifications (where applicable) 📚
Supporting documents specific to your category under CETA 📂
🛫 Application Channels:
Online via the IRCC portal 🌐
In some cases, at a port of entry to Canada 🛃 (for visa-exempt nationals)
For EU professionals seeking to temporarily work in Canada, the CETA provisions offer a valuable pathway to bypass the LMIA process while contributing to Canada’s economy and labour market. 🇨🇦🤝🇪🇺
If you need help understanding how this applies to your situation or which documents are appropriate for your case, please contact us and we will help you! 🧾✅
Citizens of 27 European Union Countries May Be Eligible for LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
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