Moving to Red Deer

How to Immigrate

Temporary Foreign Workers

Canada, and especially Alberta, has shortages of workers with certain skills and occupations. If you have these skills, work experience, and knowledge of English or French, you may qualify under this program. The list of occupations in demand changes from time to time so you should check the most current list.

A description of the application process and forms are available at Citizenship & Immigration Canada.

It is important to check all requirements for immigrating under this program. For example, there is a “proof of funds” requirement because

Canada

does not provide financial assistance for immigrants under this program. However, if you have arranged employment, you do not need to show that you have these funds.

This is not an immigration program, but with this program, it is possible to obtain a work permit to work in

Canada

. Once in

Canada

, an application for an extension or to obtain permanent residency may be made. You need to apply for a work permit in your own country and need to have an offer of employment. You can find a job and an employer while you are in your own country. You have rights as well. You can find work without the help of a private employment agency, however, if you are considering working with an agency, remember it is illegal for them to charge you money to find you a job and to help with your application process. It is recommended that you deal with a reputable firm. For more information go to Service Alberta

Your Canadian employer also has a role in your application process. More information can be found at: Temporary Foreign Worker Program . More and more temporary foreign workers are applying to stay in

Canada

. The fastest way to immigrate to Canada once you are a temporary foreign worker is to ask your employers to nominate you for permanent resident status through Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program

A related program is the Low Skill Pilot Project for Temporary Foreign Workers. More information can be found at Citizen and Immigration Canada