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Work Permit and Visa Process
Information on Work Permit and Temporary Resident Visa
Going to Canada Web site – the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website contains information on all requirements and paperwork necessary for individuals interested in temporary work in Canada –including the work permit application kit.
Processing Times of Work Permit Applications Abroad – information on the number of days that CIC takes to approve or refuse work permit applications at visa offices overseas.
Temporary Jobs that Do Not Require a Work Permit – the CIC website has a list of temporary jobs in Canada that do not require workers to obtain a work permit.
Countries and Territories whose Citizens Require Visas – the CIC website has a list of countries and territories whose citizens require Temporary Resident Visas to enter Canada.
Immigration Representatives
Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Fraud Warning Notice – CIC has issued an official fraud warning notice on the use of immigration representatives in multiple languages and available for download.
Immigration Representatives – information on the CIC website on the benefits and disadvantages of using immigration representatives and on ways of submitting a complaint.
Tips on Choosing an Immigration Representative – tips and advice on the CIC website to help work permit and visa applicants with their decision on choosing immigration representatives.
Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) - quasi-government organization whose mandate is to regulate the activities of immigration consultants in Canada and protect consumers of immigration consulting services.
Registry of CSIC Certified Immigration Consultants – online registry where you can search for immigration consultants certified to charge a fee for their consulting services in relation to work permit and visa applications processed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
Better Business Bureau - public service agency website that allows you to investigate immigration consultants operating in Canada for any complaints that have been raised against them.