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Work Permit

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FROM INSIDE CANADA

We assist our clients who want to apply for a work permit from inside Canada by helping them to determine whether they are eligible to proceed accordingly.

The following persons may apply for a work permit from within Canada:

  • holders of a valid study or work permit and their family members
  • those who have graduated from a program at a Canadian university, community college, CÉGEP, publicly funded trade/technical school, or other eligible school;
  • holders of a temporary resident permit that is valid for six months or more;
  • individuals who applied inside Canada for permanent residence (i.e. spouse or common-law partner, humanitarian and compassionate considerations and/or protected persons);
  • individuals who have a work permit for one job but want to apply for a work permit for a different job;
  • individuals who have has for refugee status in Canada and are waiting for a decision from the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada; or
  • those that have had their refugee claim turned down by the Refugee Protection Division but cannot be removed from Canada for reasons beyond their control; or

To apply for a work permit, they must have in their possession the following documents:

  • a job offer from a Canadian employer (in most cases);
  • a complete application showing that they meet the requirements of the IRPA and the Regulations; and,
  • a LMIA from ESDC confirming that the employer can hire a foreign worker to fill the job.

Some clients may be exempt from the requirement to obtain a job offer and/or a LMIA, depending on their situation and the type of work they wish to pursue.

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FROM OUTSIDE CANADA

If our clients would like to apply for a work permit from outside Canada are eligible to do so by submitting the following documents to the IRRC, which we can assist them with:

  • a job offer from a Canadian employer;
  • a completed application that shows that they meet the requirements of the immigration statute IRPA and Regulations; and,
  • a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) confirming that a Canadian employer can hire a foreign worker to fill the job.

Some clients may be exempt from the requirement to obtain a job offer and/or a LMIA, depending on their situation and the type of work they wish to pursue.

Clients who want to apply for a work permit from outside Canada may use our firm’s advice in complying with the mandatory requirements, including:

  • to satisfy a visa officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their work permit;
  • to show that they have enough money to support themselves and their family while they are in Canada;
  • to show that they will not engage in employment with an ineligible employer;
  • to show that they respect the law and have no criminal record;
  • to show that they are not a risk to the security of Canada; and
  • to show that they are in good health.

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY AS YOU ENTER CANADA

You can only apply for a work permit when you enter Canada if you don’t need a visitor visa.

In order to apply as you enter, you will need the following documents:

  • a job offer and a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) number, or

the offer of employment number;

  • a proof that you do not need an LMIA for the job you will do;
  • a proof that you meet the qualifications and experience for the job you will do in Canada;
  • a valid medical certificate if you need it for your job or if you are from a designated country; and
  • a valid passport or other travel document.

IF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS WANT TO WORK IN CANADA

Our lawyers help clients who are authorized to work in Canada under a work permit to apply for work permits for their accompanying family members, such as their spouse or common-law partner or children, so that their family members may also be able to work in Canada.

Generally, our client’s accompanying family members can work in Canada, however they will usually have to apply for their own work permit. The spouse or common-law partner of a skilled workers may be eligible for an open work permit, which allows them to work in any job with any employer and be hired without obtaining an Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

While this kind of permit is open to any employer, certain jobs may have additional requirements such as medical checks or licensing from professional organizations.

We assist our clients in determining whether their spouse or common-law partner is eligible to apply for an open work permit.

JOBS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A WORK PERMIT

We help our clients determine if their occupation requires a work permit. Other conditions and requirements may need to be met even if a work permit is not required.

  • Athlete or coach
  • Aviation accident or incident investigator
  • Business visitor
  • Civil aviation inspector
  • Clergy
  • Convention organizer
  • Crew member
  • Emergency service provider
  • Examiner and evaluator
  • Expert witness or investigator
  • Family member of foreign representative
  • Foreign government officer or representative
  • Health care student
  • Judge, referee or similar official
  • Military personnel
  • News reporter or film and media crew
  • Producer or staff member working on advertisements
  • Performing artist
  • Public speaker
  • Short-term highly-skilled worker
  • Short-term researcher
  • Student working off-campus
  • Student working on-campus

TYPES OF WORK PERMITS

There are two types of work permits issued in Canada: Employer-Specific Work Permits (Closed) and Open Work Permits.

Our lawyer at Beffa Law can assist you by:

  • Assessing your options for a work permit;
  • Ensuring that your forms are properly filled and that you have all the required documents;
  • Writing submissions on your behalf to explain your specific situation to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officials; and
  • Communicating with IRCC on your behalf.

Closed work permits are employer specific and allow the employee to work for a certain employer in a certain type of job. Any promotion must be accompanied with a new work permit to comply with the immigration regulations. Most closed work permits require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), but there are some professions for which the employees do not need a LMIA but require a work permit.

Open work permits allow the individual to work for any company, in any position; however, there are limited categories of foreign nationals entitled to an open work permit:

  • Individuals in Canada who applied for permanent residence under one of the economic classes and whose current work permit does not expire in the next four months;
  • Individuals who applied for permanent residence and were granted an exemption from a requirement of the IRPA on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.
  • Spouses or common law partners sponsored by their Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident spouse or common-law partners;
  • Spouses of foreign students or temporary skilled workers;
  • Individuals applying for Canada World Youth Program’
  • Individuals applying for working holiday exchange programs under International Experience Canada;
  • Family members of foreign representatives or foreign military members who are working in Canada, where a reciprocal employment arrangement exists between Canada and their country of origin;
  • Professional athletes allowed to enter Canada and who need to work to support themselves while playing for a Canadian team;
  • Persons who are in Canada with a Temporary Resident Permit valid for at least 6 months and who cannot support themselves without working;
  • Individual who submitted permanent resident application under certain classes, applying for bridging work permits;
  • Spouses or common law partner applying for open work permit pilot program for permanent residence inside Canada;
  • Individuals applying for post graduate work permits;
  • Individuals applying for post secondary co-op and secondary co-ops.

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12 Days of Christmas - Official Rules

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Participation constitutes the entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. Beffa Law’s 12 Days of Christmas giveaway submission period commences at 7:00 a.m. EST on December 12, 2022, and ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on December 22, 2022, with the final winner announced on December 24, 2022. The contest is sponsored by Beffa Law.

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REFINANCE
  • Review mortgage instructions for refinancing.
  • Conduct and review title searches for any defects in the title.
  • Conduct and review writ searches and execution searches.
  • Secure title insurance and all correspondence with the title insurance company.
  • Review mortgage instructions.
  • Draft all mortgage documents
  • Register mortgage documents.
  • Extensive correspondence with the lenders and banks.
  • Receive mortgage funds.
  • Review certificate of insurance.
  • Meet with client to explain and sign all legal documents
  • Close the refinance transaction and securely transfer the funds
  • Register mortgage on title
  • Open the refinance file and access to client portal
  • Report to client, lender & realtor about closing
  • One in person appointment or remote signing on zoom
  • After office hours appointment.

CLOSING COSTS &  NOT INCLUDED IN FEES;

  • Title Insurance (as per Invoice)
  • Registration Costs/ per Mortgage;
  • Software Charges;
  • Flat disbursements cost, title searches, writ searches, execution searches, bank charges, courier charges etc.

CALCULATE YOUR COSTS

OCCUPANCY
  • Acting for you in matters relating to your purchase of the property
  • Review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale
  • Conduct and review title searches for any defects in the title Submit requisitions on the title and review the responses
  • Search for arrears of taxes and obtaining a certificate
  • Confirm that utilities were in satisfactory standing and arranging for meters be read
  • Search for executions
  • Examine the draft deed
  • Review the statement of adjustments
  • Reviewing the documentation provided by the builder including warranties, declarations and vendor’s and purchaser’s undertakings, and verifying enrolment with Tarion Warranty Corporation
  • Draft documents and statements in accordance with Land Transfer Tax Act
  • Correspondence with the Condominium Corporation and obtain a Status Certificate and Certificate of Insurance and review the same
  • Meet with client to explain and sign all legal documents
  • One in person appointment or remote signing on zoom
  • Close the transaction and securely transfer funds
  • Register transfer

OTHER CLOSING COSTS

  • Software charges ;
  • Disbursements includes one title search

CALCULATE YOUR COSTS

TITLE TRANSFER
  • Complete the required documents and gather the supporting documents
  • Obtain appropriate legal advice for the tax and other implications of the title transfer
  • Review the forms for completeness and accuracy
  • Perform title searches
  • Obtain title insurance
  • Update the contents and fire insurance policy
  • Update ownership records in the utility bills
  • Advise current mortgage lender of the title changes
  • Get the title change documents registered and report them to the clients
  • Send information to the city’s tax department and condo property management of changes in ownership

CLOSING COSTS NOT INCLUDED IN FEES

  • Software charges
  • Flat disbursements cost – includes one title search
  • Registration Fee

CALCULATE YOUR COSTS

SALE
  • Review mortgage instructions for refinancing.
  • Conduct and review title searches for any defects in the title.
  • Conduct and review writ searches and execution searches.
  • Secure title insurance and all correspondence with the title insurance company.
  • Review mortgage instructions.
  • Draft all mortgage documents
  • Register mortgage documents.
  • Extensive correspondence with the lenders and banks.
  • Receive mortgage funds.
  • Review certificate of insurance.
  • Meet with client to explain and sign all legal documents
  • Close the refinance transaction and securely transfer the funds
  • Register mortgage on title
  • Open the refinance file and access to client portal
  • Report to client, lender & realtor about closing
  • One in person appointment or remote signing on zoom
  • After office hours appointment.

OTHER CLOSING COSTS 

  • Title Insurance (as per Invoice)
  • Registration Costs/ per Mortgage
  • One Mortgage payout with a Tier 1 bank
  • Software & office disbursements
  • Flat disbursements cost includes one title search

CALCULATE YOUR COSTS

PURCHASE
  • Review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.
  • Conduct and review title searches for any defects in the title.
  • Submit requisitions on the title and review the responses.
  • Conduct and review writ and execution searches.
  • Secure title insurance and all correspondence with the title insurance company.
  • Examine draft transfer deeds and draft closing documents.
  • Review the statement of adjustments.
  • Draft documents and statements in accordance with Land Transfer Tax Act.
  • Draft documents to apply for first-time home buyer rebate for the client.
  • Correspondence with the lender and banks.
  • Review the certificate of insurance.
  • Meet with client to explain and sign all legal documents
  • Close the purchase transaction and securely transfer funds
  • Register transfer
  • Report to client, lender & realtor about closing
  • One in person appointment or remote signing on zoom
  • After office hours appointment

OTHER CLOSING COSTS

  • Land Transfer Tax
  • Title Insurance (as per invoice)
  • One Mortgage with a Canadian Tier 1 bank
  • Government Registration fees
  • Teranet and search fees;
  • Software fee and other office disbursements

CALCULATE YOUR COSTS

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