Employer-specific work permit with an LMIA

REVIEWED STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Responsibilities, outputs and checkpoints

1. 01
   RESPONSIBLEEmployer

   Confirm the starting conditions

   Confirm that the employer has a positive LMIA for the exact job, location and worker, and obtain the LMIA number and signed offer or contract.

   Expected output

   A dated note of the starting conditions and dependencies.

   Checkpoint

   The current official source supports starting this procedure with the recorded facts.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Work permit: How to apply · www.canada.ca
2. 02
   RESPONSIBLEEmployer

   Confirm the next requirement

   Compare the LMIA details with the wage, duties, location, duration and employer shown in your documents; ask the employer to correct inconsistencies before applying.

   Expected output

   The applicable requirement or procedural choice is recorded.

   Checkpoint

   The current official source supports the recorded requirement or procedural branch.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Work permit: How to apply · www.canada.ca
3. 03
   RESPONSIBLEApplicant

   Prepare the required facts and evidence

   Check whether you must apply from outside Canada, may apply from inside Canada, or qualify at a port of entry under the current rules.

   Expected output

   The factual inputs, access and dependency records for the next action are ready.

   Checkpoint

   The next action can be completed without estimated, invented or missing material facts.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Work permit: How to apply · www.canada.ca
4. 04
   RESPONSIBLECanada

   Complete the current preparation action

   Open the current IRCC document checklist and the visa-office instructions for your country, including medical and police requirements when applicable.

   Expected output

   The saved or assembled factual result named by the current instructions.

   Checkpoint

   The result has been reviewed against the current official page or checklist control.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Work permit: How to apply · www.canada.ca
5. 05
   RESPONSIBLEApplicant

   Review facts and current conditions

   Create your own IRCC account, complete the work-permit forms with full personal, travel and work history, and upload legible evidence.

   Expected output

   A current, reviewed record or application state.

   Checkpoint

   Facts, dates, fees, deadlines and changing conditions in this action have been rechecked.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Work permit: How to apply · www.canada.ca
6. 06
   RESPONSIBLEApplicant

   Act through the official channel

   Pay the work-permit and biometrics fees directly to IRCC, submit yourself and complete any requested biometrics or medical exam.

   Expected output

   The official action, message, invitation, payment or confirmation is retained.

   Checkpoint

   The responsible person or authority completed this action through the named official channel.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Work permit: How to apply · www.canada.ca
7. 07
   RESPONSIBLECanada

   Submit or respond to the official action

   Monitor official messages and, if approved, verify the employer, occupation, location and expiry conditions on the issued permit immediately.

   Expected output

   A dated submission, response, request or decision record.

   Checkpoint

   Every applicable request, deadline and status message has been handled in the official channel.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Work permit: How to apply · www.canada.ca