INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKERS VISA CANADA
The dynamic Information Technology (IT) Workers visa allows the fast-track processing of visa applications for skilled professionals in the software industry seeking to gain valuable Canadian work experience on a temporary basis. The Information Technology Work visa allows applicants with the required education and experience in the specified products or technologies applying for specific jobs to apply under this versatile program.
Applicants must be able to communicate in English or French, and provide evidence of sufficient experience in the specified IT industries and specified products or technologies. Once approved, applicants will be allowed to be issued a work permit without the requirement of confirmation through Service Canada. This means that applicants can come to Canada quickly. Applicants are also eligible for work permit renewals.
DO I QUALIFY FOR A INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKERS VISA TO CANADA?
Our Free Temporary Work Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a Temporary Work visa to Canada. This assessment uses the criteria set by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). It is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKERS VISA REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the Information Technology Workers visa must have an offer of employment for one of the following occupations from a Canadian employer which meets with the salary guidelines outlined for each occupation:
- Senior Animation Effects Editor (NOC 9990.1)
- Embedded Systems Software Designer (NOC 9990.2)
- MIS Software Designer (NOC 9990.3)
- Multimedia Software Developer (NOC 9990.4)
- Software Developer - Services (NOC 9990.5)
- Software Products Developer (NOC 9990.6)
- Telecommunications Software Designer (NOC 9990.7)
In order to apply for the Information Technology Workers visa, applicants must provide confirmation of possessing the required education and experience in the specified products or technologies required for the occupation. Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in working in an English and/or French work environment.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKERS VISA ENTITLEMENTS
Once an Information Technology Workers visa has been issued, applicants will be allowed to live and work in Canada for a specified period of time, generally between 6 months and 2 years. Their spouse and children may be eligible to work and study during the stay. While dependent on the specific job offer, it may be possible to extend the temporary work permit if they wish to continue working in Canada. An Information Technology Workers visa may assist them towards permanent residence. A permanent residence application may be processed in tandem, which could allow to work and stay in Canada while their application is in process.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKERS VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS
| OUR FEES | ||
| Advanced Migration Service** | US$399 | |
| Premium Migration Service*** | US$3999 | |
| GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIMES | ||
| Application Fee | C$150 - C$175 | |
| Partner Application Fee | C$150 - C$175 | |
| Dependents Application Fee | C$150 - C$175 | |
| Processing Time | 2 to 69 days | |
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OTHER TEMPORARY WORK VISAS
- Temporary Work visa
- Live-in Caregiver Work visa
- Post-Graduation Employment Visa
- Partner of Work/Study Permit Holder Visa
- Off-Campus Work Visa
- Low-Skill Pilot Project Visa
- Religious or Charitable Work Visa
- Cultural, Academic or Research Work Visa
- International Agreements Visa
- International Youth Exchange Visa
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