Moving to Canada to work for U.S. company

[mik93]

Hello,

I'm a bit confused with the variety of cases described on the site of the Government of Canada, and can't understand which one fits my situation the best. So, here is the case: I'm going to work for U.S. company after moving to Canada from the third country. Which type of visa/work permit should I look at? Later, I would like to apply for PR in Canada (and eventually, for citizenship), will it be possible in my case?

Thanks in advance.

 

[scylla]

You require a closed work permit. Before you can apply for the closed work permit, your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA.

It's possible you may qualify for PR - you've no details about yourself so it's impossible for any of us to say for certain. You'll need to research Canada's immigration programs here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/apply.asp

 

[mik93]

Thank you for your response. I'd like to clarify one more detail. Do I understand it correctly that obtaining the LMIA by my employer is required no matter do I want to apply for PR later or not?

 

[scylla]

Thank you for your response. I'd like to clarify one more detail. Do I understand it correctly that obtaining the LMIA by my employer is required no matter do I want to apply for PR later or not?

Yes - that's correct. The only exception would be if you are already working for that employer now in your home country and you are being transferred from your role in your home country to a role in their offices in Canada through the ICT (intracompany transfer) program. In that case you don't need an LMIA, but would of course have to meet the ICT requirements.