Temporary foreign workers through the following streams: High-Wage Workers Low-Wage Workers Global Talent Stream Foreign Agricultural Workers In-Home Caregivers Foreign Academics Employers who wish to hire a worker through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program must obtain an LMIA demonstrating that they were unable to find a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident for the position.

Applicants must: Have a job offer from a Canadian employer. In most cases, the employer who has offered a temporary position will need to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment to get permission from the Canadian government to hire a foreign worker. Not be inadmissible to Canada for any reason. Individuals can be inadmissible to Canada for criminal, medical, or financial reasons.

Individuals must apply for a work permit from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The work permit under this program is valid for a set period of time (maximum 1 year) and will be tied to a particular employer.