It’s an exciting prospect to start a career in Canada, and the Significant Benefit Work Permit often provides access to special opportunities. This unique visa is intended to expedite your admission into the Canadian workforce, acknowledging the noteworthy contributions you can make to the country’s growth and diversity, regardless of your occupation—skilled professional, entrepreneur, or artist.
We’ll break down the complexities of the Significant Benefit Work Permit application process in this extensive guide, giving you the knowledge and advice you need to properly use the system. Prepare to open the door to a rewarding Canadian experience!
Significant benefit to Canada [R205(a) – C10] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program
The immigration authorities usually consider the impact on Canadian workers in the process of deciding whether or not to introduce a foreign national to the Canadian workforce. There’s a Labor market test called Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), this test can be waived with the Significant Benefit Work Permit exemption. These benefits can be social, economic, and cultural. The prospective applicant who is seeking entry to Canada must demonstrate the work or activities they do will bring about significant benefit to the social, economic, and cultural spectrums of Canada.
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined preset criteria while considering the acceptance of a prospective applicant under a Significant Benefit Work Permit. The criteria include the following:
1) Official academic documentation connected to the professional experience of an applicant.
2) Evidence of full-time work experience ( 10 years) from previous employers including relieving letters, experience certificates, or any such documents outlined by the IRCC.
3) Has been awarded national or international awards or patents.
4) Membership in organizations that require excellence.
5) The applicant must have experience in a role involving the evaluation of others’ work.
6) Provide evidence of recognition by peers, government, or professional associations for their work, achievements, and contributions to their field.
7) Demonstrate scientific or scholarly contributions to their respective field.
8) Showcase publications authored by the foreign national in academic or industry publications.
9) Foreign workers should have served in a leadership position within an organization renowned for its distinguished reputation.
10) Foreign workers destined outside of Quebec, employed in a role classified under National Occupation Classification O, A, or B, and recruited through Destination Canada or other federally coordinated job fairs involving francophone minority communities.
Who is Eligible for a Work Permit with Significant Benefits?
The following are among those eligible to be awarded a Significant Benefit Work Permit.
Intra-Company transfers:
A significant Benefit Work Permit may be awarded to a foreign national who is employed in a multi-national company and is seeking entry to Canada to work for the parent, subsidiary, or branch of the same company. The positions shall be executive, senior managerial or specialized role, and so on.
Television and film production workers:
Workers of the TV and film industry whose role is essential to the production may be eligible to be awarded a Significant Benefit Work Permit. The IRCC is eyeing the economic ancillary benefits for Canadian permanent residents and citizens through the entry of such workers to Canada.
Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed Workers:
Those who are looking to start up their business in Canada or self-employed individuals may be eligible to obtain a Significant Benefit Work Permit. They also must demonstrate how their entry to Canada creates a significant impact on social, cultural, and economic benefits.
Emergency Repair Personnel:
The specialist set of workers whose presence is essential to conduct emergency repairs to industrial or commercial equipment even under warranty so that it prevents the disorderliness of employment in Canada.
Significant Benefit Work Permit does not require LMIA assessment. Unlike other applicants, a prospective applicant who is seeking entry to Canada under a Significant Benefit Work Permit would require approval from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)/Service Canada.
The processing time to find out you’re exempted from LMIA usually takes up to 10-20 days. You will be receiving a written confirmation about the decision and with the decision you can start applying for the Significant Benefit Work Permit.
