FAQ’s

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Canadian immigration, LMIA, temporary permits, visas, and PR processes.
Clear, concise guidance to help you navigate your journey with confidence.

An LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that confirms there is a need for a foreign worker to fill a job, and that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available to do so. A positive LMIA is required in most cases before a foreign national can apply for a work permit.

LMIA-exempt work permits fall under the International Mobility Program (IMP) and are available to foreign workers in specific categories, such as intra-company transferees, participants in reciprocal programs (e.g., working holiday), professionals under free trade agreements, and others. These permits are intended to advance Canada’s economic, social, and cultural interests.

1. LMIA processing: 12 to 25 weeks (may vary depending on stream and region)
2. Work permit processing: 2 to 3 months (depending on the visa office and completeness of the application)

You can sponsor your: Spouse (legally married partner) Common-law partner (lived together for at least 12 consecutive months) Conjugal partner (if you are unable to live together due to circumstances beyond your control) Dependent children (under 22 years of age and not married or in a common-law relationship)

Only if you qualify as common-law partners or conjugal partners. Canada does not allow sponsorship based on dating relationships alone.

There is no minimum income requirement for sponsoring a spouse, partner, or dependent child (except in cases where the child has a child of their own). However, you must demonstrate the ability to support the sponsored individual(s) without social assistance.

Yes, as long as you have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days within the last 5 years, you may be eligible to apply.

If you are between 18 and 54 years old, you must provide proof of language proficiency in either English or French. Acceptable documents include language test results or proof of completed education in Canada in English or French.