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Global Talent Stream
- Processing
- About 10 days, then 2 weeks
- Cost
- From CA$1,155
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
Work permit for eligible technology roles under an expedited LMIA process. An LMIA is still required.
Requirements
- Job offer in eligible occupation (Category A or B)
- Employer registered in Global Talent Stream
- A positive Global Talent Stream LMIA obtained by the employer
- Meet wage requirements
Time and cost
- Processing time
- Global Talent Stream LMIA about 10 business days, then about 2 weeks for the work permit
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
- Cost
From CA$1,155
Required
- CA$155 work permit fee
- CA$1,000 LMIA fee (paid by the employer)
- Path to residency
- Express Entry after 1 year Canadian experience
Documents
Passport
With adequate validity
Job offer
For eligible tech role
Qualifications
Proof of expertise
Tips
- Software engineers, developers, data scientists are Category B
- The stream expedites the LMIA process but does not waive it
- Two-week work permit processing is an 80% service standard, and applies only to complete online applications made from outside Canada