Find employment independently. We can help you understand the immigration requirements and, where eligible, apply for permission to work.
Rosenblatt Immigration Law does not provide recruitment, job placement or employer-matching services. We do not accept résumés for circulation to employers or charge job seekers to find employment.
Although we assisted with employment searches in the past, that is no longer part of our practice. Our role as immigration lawyers is to advise on immigration eligibility and represent clients in immigration applications.
Many provinces prohibit recruiters from charging workers for finding employment. Federal foreign-worker rules also restrict recruitment fees being charged to workers. Immigration legal services are separate from job-placement services; paying a legal fee does not buy a job or guarantee approval.
Finding work in Canada is often difficult for applicants abroad. Many employers are reluctant to spend the time and resources involved in hiring a foreign worker, particularly when the applicant does not already have authorization to work in Canada.
Employers may consider foreign workers when they cannot recruit suitable Canadians or permanent residents—for example, when local applicants are unavailable, unwilling to take the position, or do not have the necessary skills or experience.
Many employer-specific permits require a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Employers generally must demonstrate the required recruitment efforts and meet wage and employment conditions. Some work permits are LMIA-exempt, and open permits operate differently.
Understand LMIAs and employer requirements →We recommend using as many relevant online job boards as possible, alongside employers’ own career pages and professional networks. More applications help only when they match the role and demonstrate the skills an employer needs.
Search Job Bank, Indeed, LinkedIn, industry-specific boards and provincial or regional employment platforms. Set alerts for your occupation and preferred locations. These are examples, not endorsements or job-placement services.
Use a clear résumé, explain relevant experience and qualifications, and address the advertised duties. Be accurate about where you live and whether you already have Canadian work authorization.
Look beyond the job title. Provincial priorities, actual duties, wages and professional licensing can affect both employment and immigration eligibility.
Explore Occupations in Demand →A genuine job offer should identify the employer, occupation, duties, location, hours and wages. Be cautious about anyone selling a job offer, LMIA or guaranteed immigration outcome.
Some federal skilled-worker pathways do not require an offer. Eligibility, ranking and an invitation are separate steps.
Explore Express Entry →Many streams require employer support. Others may select candidates based on their skills, provincial ties or an Express Entry profile.
Explore PNPs →Eligible young citizens of partner countries may qualify for Working Holiday, Young Professionals or International Co-op. Working Holiday does not require a job offer.
See IEC countries, ages and places →If you obtain a genuine offer, we can assess the applicable immigration route and assist with work-permit applications and any required travel documents. We can also advise and represent an employer where an LMIA or an LMIA-exempt employer submission is needed.
We assess the employer, position, wages, location and your qualifications and immigration history.
We determine whether an LMIA, an exemption or an existing open-permit category may apply.
We assist with the permit and, where required, the visa or eTA for travel. Government authorities decide approval and admission.
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an Express Entry permanent residence program for people with qualifying skilled Canadian work experience. It is different from International Experience Canada (IEC), the temporary youth work-permit program with country agreements and age limits.
IEC work can potentially help build CEC eligibility if it is authorized, paid and in a qualifying occupation. Student co-op work, most self-employment and work in TEER 4 or 5 do not meet the CEC skilled-work requirement.
Please contact us about an immigration assessment, a genuine job offer or an existing work permit. We cannot search for a job or approach employers on your behalf.
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