Returning to Canada
If you enjoyed your time in Canada and would like to return again, there are many opportunities to do so, including:
Visiting Canada as a Tourist
Depending on where you live, and the reason for your visit, you will need to meet certain entry requirements into Canada. In some cases, if you plan to stay in Canada for a certain period of time, you will need a Temporary Resident Visa.
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Work Permit
In almost all cases, you must have a valid work permit to work in Canada. These steps must be followed before you apply for a work permit:
- An employer must first offer you a job.
- Human Resources and Skills Development Canada must normally provide a labour market opinion or "confirmation" of your job offer.
- After you receive confirmation that a foreign national may fill the job, you can apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for your work permit.
In special circumstances, you may be able to work in Canada without a work permit – e.g. foreign government representatives, military personnel, on-campus employment, news reporters, judges, clergy, etc. For a full list of jobs exempt from work permits, visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
You should note that you cannot apply to immigrate to Canada with a work permit. If you want to come and live in Canada as a permanent resident based on your work skills or experience, you should apply under the Skilled Worker Program.
The Live in Caregiver Program is an exception. A live-in caregiver is someone who provides care to children, the elderly, or the disabled in a private household. After working two years as a live-in caregiver, you can apply to be a permanent resident of Canada. For more information, please visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Immigration to Canada
If you are interested in immigrating to Canada, you have a number of options when applying for permanent resident status. Here are some examples:
- Skilled Workers Class Immigration: Canada values the skills and experiences that foreign professionals and workers bring with them. Check the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website to see if your skills and experience qualify you to come to Canada as a skilled worker.
- Business Class Immigration: Canada has a strong economic culture. If you have experience running or investing in businesses, you may qualify to come to Canada as a business immigrant.
- Provincial Nomination: Most Canadian provinces have programs that encourage immigrants to settle in those provinces and benefit their economies.
- Family Class Immigration: Family class immigration reunites families in Canadian homes.
- Canadian Experience Class: Temporary foreign workers and students with the appropriate skills and experience can come to Canada this way.
- For more information, please visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
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