You’re taking part in an exchange or reciprocal program
Some examples include
- youth exchange programs
- teacher exchange programs
- commercial airline reciprocal programs and
- other joint programs
Note: This does not include staff exchanges for airline staff who are working under a wet lease arrangement.
Based on your answer, you may be eligible for an employer-specific work permit, if you meet the general eligibility requirements for a work permit.
Before you submit your work permit application, your employer must
- submit an offer of employment to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- pay a $230 employer compliance fee
- provide you with an offer of employment number
Note: When you complete your work permit application, select “Exemption from Labour Market Impact Assessment” as the type of work permit in the “Details of intended work in Canada” section.
Faster processing
If your job is classified under Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) category 0 or 1 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, you’re eligible for 2-week application processing.