Hi All
Could anyone let me know, if you get a temporary work permit,

1. How long is it usually for?
2. Can your family stay in Canada with you?
3. Is there any possibility of getting residency while you are working there?

Thanks

Alex

Hi

Work Permits duration is stipulated by the employer, usually 1 or 2 years.

Yes, you will have to pay for a spousal work permit and childrens study permits (school), other than that you are covered, usually for healthcare as well.

Definitely, if you have not already applied for PR, you could do PNP depending on your province, or if you have already gone through the skilled worker route, it is possible your case will be fastracked, or if not, at least your points score will shoot through the roof.

So, a temp work permit although unpleasant being tied to an employer, is a worthy thing.

Darren

Thanks for your quick reply. We are currently in Florida on an E2 visa. We own a business here. We are not enjoying being in America, and are looking at the temporary work permit for Canada. I was a qualified driving instructor in the UK, and there seems to be quite a few jobs in Canada. How easy is it to get a permit, and how would I start applying for one. Also, how long does it usually take to come through? Thanks

Alex

Hi,
Just a quickie about being a driving instructor. I myself am a driving instructor in the UK and have looked into doing the same in Canada. Do you realise that you would have to requalify as they don't recognise UK qualifications. This takes about a month i believe. Also once qualified, the insurance premiums are quite high.
Whereabouts in Canada are you looking to move to?

The work permit application is the quick part, the cumbersome part is....first getting a job offer, then the employer has to apply to HRDC for it to be approved, this means they have to prove that they have not been able to find a Canadian to do the job.
Then you can apply for the permit. My timescales were about 4 months for HRDC approval and 2 weeks for work permit.

Darren