OCCUPATIONS UNDER PRESSURE WORK VISA

Each year, Canada welcomes over 90,000 workers to fill job shortages in key areas of the economy. Due to the difficulties experienced by employers for filling job vacancies due to labour market shortages, the regional occupational lists for occupations under pressure have been implemented.

This Visa allows for the expedited hiring of skilled workers with experience and training the in occupations listed. This is meant to alleviate the growing list of occupations for which Canada is experiencing severe labour shortages. Regional Lists currently exist for the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.

The Regional occupations under pressure work Visa allow applicants with the relevant work experience and education for the listed occupations to be employed in Canada on a temporary basis.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A WORK VISA?

The Free Occupations Under Pressure Work Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a Canadian Work Visa. It uses criteria set by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) it is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

OCCUPATIONS UNDER PRESSURE WORK VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

In order to apply for the Occupations under Pressure Work Visa, you will need to have a job offer in a listed occupation. You must then provide confirmation of possessing the education and experience required for the occupation. You must also show proficiency for working in English and/or French work environment as well as additional requirements.

OCCUPATIONS UNDER PRESSURE WORK VISA ENTITLEMENTS

Once your Occupations Under Pressure Visa has been issued, you will be allowed to live and work in Canada for a specified period of time, generally between 6 months and 2 years. While dependent to your specific job offer, it may be possible to extend your Work Visa if you wish to continue working in Canada.

Although this Work Visa is meant for foreign workers who only wish to work in Canada temporarily seeking to gain Canadian experience, you may be able to claim additional points towards an application for permanent residence. In addition, you will have gained valuable Canadian work experience which will also benefit your application for permanent residence.

While in Canada on a work Visa, it may also be possible to have your permanent residence application processed in tandem, which could allow you to stay in Canada once your application has been approved.

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