SOURCE-BACKED ANSWER

How much does LMIA-exempt employer-specific work permit cost and how long does it take?

Government fees and processing times can change and may differ by stream, country and family size. Confirm the live fee and processing-time controls on www.canada.ca immediately before paying or planning a deadline.

Practical order

1. 1

   The employer uses the current International Mobility Program instructions to identify the exact exemption code and any special program requirements for the proposed work.

2. 2

   Where required, the employer enters the factual offer in the Employer Portal, pays the employer compliance fee directly and retains the submitted offer details.

3. 3

   The employer gives the worker the official offer-of-employment number and the same written terms used in the portal without sharing portal credentials.

4. 4

   In the worker’s own IRCC account, open the current employer-specific permit checklist and prepare passport, status, qualifications, offer number, job and exemption-support records.

5. 5

   The worker completes the official application, uploads the current records, pays IRCC directly and retains the submission, biometrics and additional-request records.

6. 6

   When IRCC decides the application, compare the issued employer, occupation, work location and expiry conditions with the offer and report any error through the official process.