TEmporary Foreign Worker Program(TFWP)
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What is Temporary Foreign Workers Program?
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is a program created by the IRCC to provide opportunities for foreign workers to work with Canadian businesses. The TFWP allows people to work in the country for a prolonged period of time, with the possibility of extensions.
During this period the foreign worker is allowed to only work on a closed work permit/visa. The foreign worker is allowed to only work for one employer and they are eligible for work permit and visa.
What are the requirements for the Temporary Foreign Worker?
The most important requirement to employ a foreign worker is to have a LMIA done on behalf of the candidate
Other requirements to qualify for the TFWP are:
- The candidate must have a job in Canada
- The candidate must meet the experience, education and lanugage profiency needed for the role
- The candidate has to leave Canada after their work permit expires
- The candidate must prove that they can finance their and their family’s stay in Canada
- The candidate must have a clean criminal record
How to Take Part in The Temporary Foreign Worker Program?
To apply for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, you must follow a series of steps as outlined below.
- Provide a job offer to the candidate
- Submit application for LMIA
- The candidate needs to submit the application for Canada Work Visa and Permit
- Post-approval your candidate is eligible to travel to Canada
