* Who can apply for a temporary work permit? * What are the conditions on a work permit? * Can a Canadian work permit holder sponsor immediate family to Canada? Q. Who can apply for a temporary work permit? A temporary work permit can be applied for by individuals looking to work in Canada for a set time period or have to visit Canada for a temporary for a temporary job. Q. What are the conditions on a work permit? Work permit includes the following conditions: - Where you will work - For whom will you work - Type of work - How long you will work These among other conditions are listed in the Regulation 185 of Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Q. Can a Canadian work permit holder sponsor immediate family to Canada? No, this right is only granted to the Canadian Permanent Resident Visa holders. Temporary work permits have limited rights offered. Q. Can an applicant willing to immigrate to Canada or a potential employer appeal the decision on a work permit application? As the Canadian Immigration Policy, no applicant or potential employer can appeal against decisions pertaining to the temporary work permit applications. The applicant can reapply for a temporary Visa and a different Visa officer can examine the application. Q. Why and When does an applicant require an Labor Market Opinion LMO letter for a temporary work permit? Normally, Work Permits will only be granted by Canadian immigration authorities if supported by a positive "Labour Market Opinion" (LMO) letter issued by Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC), indicating that the proposed employment will not adversely affect Canadian workers. However, certain occupations are considered "under pressure" and some provinces have made arrangements to ease the entry of workers in these occupations.







