Last updated: June 2025 | AVID Immigration Simplified
Navigate your work permit extension with confidence—from timing to approval
Working in Canada's religious or charitable sector opens unique pathways that many applicants don't fully understand. Unlike standard work permits that require Labor Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), religious work permits and charitable work permits operate under special exemption categories—but only when you meet specific criteria that immigration officers scrutinize carefully. At AVID, we've guided hundreds…
Navigate bilateral employment agreements with confidence—whether you’re going solo or want expert guidance every step of the way.
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Navigate Canada’s trade agreement work permit opportunities with expert insights and strategic clarity
The transition from NAFTA to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) preserved one of North America's most valuable professional mobility tools—streamlined work permits for qualified professionals. If you're a skilled professional from the United States or Mexico looking to work in Canada, understanding the USMCA professional categories could be your fastest path to Canadian employment authorization.…
Understanding the ICT Work Permit Program The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) work permit represents one of Canada's most strategic immigration pathways for multinational corporations and their key personnel. Unlike standard work permits that require Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), the ICT program recognizes the unique value of transferring experienced executives, managers, and specialized knowledge workers within…
Skip the LMIA process entirely with these proven exemption pathways—used successfully by thousands of skilled professionals every year.
Last updated: June 2025 | Immigration Simplified by AVID Service Hub
Last updated: June 2025 | From AVID’s Immigration Simplified Resource Center
Executive Summary The International Mobility Program (IMP) offers a streamlined pathway to Canadian work permits without the lengthy Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. Unlike traditional work permits that require employers to prove no Canadian can fill the role, LMIA-exempt work permits recognize that certain categories of workers bring strategic value to Canada's economy and…