Most people traveling to Canada were unable to apply for a work permit at a Canadian port of Entry P.O.E because of the coronavirus pandemic and pandemic-related travel restrictions.

The great news is that now work permits will be granted at the entry ports themselves, but with some restrictions.

Only those foreigners who are allowed to travel to Canada will get a work permit. They also have to be fully vaccinated and be a blood relative to any Canadian residing in the country. People who have a legitimate job offer in Canada may apply too.

Any outside national might be permitted to apply for a work license at a POE, including the people who are not immunized. Note, notwithstanding, that immunized people are bound to be excluded from Canada’s movement limitations.

Internationals who are working temporarily in Canada are supposed to have their work permit before traveling. A PoE shall only allow applying if you have a job offer already in the country. Except some of the occupations which include live-in caregiver, seasonal agriculture worker or meet any one of the following criteria.

A TR (temporary resident) visa is not necessarily required to work in Canada.

If you are working under the International Mobility Program (IMP) it enables employers to hire immigrants with no Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). According to an LMIA document, it shows that there are no Canadian residents or super durable occupants accessible to pay out the obligations of the work.

In other cases, if your occupation is under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) you will require a positive or a neutral LMIA. This should be only issued until you reach Canada.

For any Miquelon, Greenland, and Saint-Pierre citizen

Residents inside and outside these countries are allowed with a work permit at the Entry ports of Canada. It doesn’t matter if the work profile comes under the TFWP or the IMP.

Documents required for the port of entry?

On the off chance that your work falls inside the TFWP, and you need to get an LMIA, then, at that point, you need to have the accompanying archives when you are at the Canadian boundary:

Your proposition for employment;

A duplicate of the LMIA and your LMIA number;

Verification that you can play out the obligations of the work, like your capabilities or potentially evidence of involvement.

if you are hoping to work in the province of Quebec, you may like have to have a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ).

On the off chance that your work is essential for the IMP, and you don’t have to get an LMIA, then, at that point, you ought to have the accompanying reports with you at the line:

What’s more, if your work license is terminated while you were outside Canada, you may likewise be permitted to apply for a work grant at a POE in case you are qualified. You will be needed to show the migration official that you meet the prerequisites for the classification you are applying for.

It is fitting to check whether you are qualified to enter Canada prior to making a beeline for the Canadian line.

If your job falls within the TFWP, and you need to get an LMIA, then you need to have the following documents when you are at the Canadian border:

Your job offer;
A copy of the LMIA and your LMIA number;
Proof that you are able to perform the duties of the job, such as your qualifications and/or proof of experience.

If you are looking to work in Quebec, then you may also need to have a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ).

If your job is part of the IMP, and you do not need to get an LMIA, then you should have the following documents with you at the border:

Your job offer;
The offer of employment number from your employer;
Proof that you do not need an LMIA;
Proof that you are able to perform the duties of the job, such as you qualifications and/or proof of experience.

If you do not need an LMIA and you are looking to work in Quebec, you will not need to have a CAQ.

In addition, if your work permit expired while you were outside Canada, you may also be allowed to apply for a work permit at a POE if you are eligible. You will be required to show the immigration officer that you meet the requirements for the category you are applying for.It is advisable to check whether you are eligible to enter Canada before heading to the Canadian border.