Get Canada Work Permit Application Form

Filling out the Canada Work Permit Application Form online is an essential step for individuals seeking employment opportunities in Canada. This guide provides clear instructions and helpful tips for navigating the form effectively, ensuring that users complete their applications accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the application form and open it in the designated editor.
2. Begin by entering your personal information as requested. This includes your full name, date of birth, and contact details. Ensure that your email address is accurate if you agree to electronic communications.
3. Complete all questions in the ‘Application for A Work Permit’ (IMM 1295). If any question does not apply to you, clearly indicate this by writing 'N/A'.
4. List your spouse or partner and all children under the age of 18 in the designated section, even if they will not accompany you to Canada.
5. If you have more than three family members, fill out additional copies of the IMM 1295 form as required.
6. Prepare and submit the ‘Family Information’ form (IMM 5465) for all applicants aged 18 or over.
7. Complete the ‘Additional Form for Live-in Caregiver’ as per the requirements of the live-in caregiver program.
8. Collect two passport-sized photographs with your name printed on the back. Ensure these were taken within the last six months.
9. Pay the processing fee using a manager’s cheque, certified cheque, or bank draft made payable to ‘Canadian Embassy, Manila’. Cash will not be accepted.
10. Finalize your employment contract with your employer, ensuring it meets both the live-in caregiver program requirements and local labour standards.
11. Obtain a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from Service Canada, which is essential to your application. Make sure the application is submitted before the LMO expiry date.
12. Include photocopies of the biodata page of your current passport and any previous passports that show travel history. Do not send original passports unless specifically requested.
13. Gather original records of your educational qualifications that meet Canadian equivalency standards.
14. Provide proof of required work experience as per the guidelines, including reference letters detailing job duties.
15. Ensure you have obtained an NBI certificate that is marked with a dry seal and thumbprint, issued within the last three months, along with any necessary explanations regarding your criminal record, if applicable.
16. If required, complete and submit the Use of Representative form (IMM 5476) or the Authority to Release Personal Information form (IMM 5475).
17. For those planning to work in Québec, submit evidence of a valid ‘Certificat d’acceptation du Québec’ (CAQ) as part of your application.
18. Upon filling out all necessary sections, review your application for accuracy and completeness before proceeding to save, download, print, or share your form.

Start filling out your application for the Canada Work Permit online today.