How to fill out the Global Skills Work Permit Application

21. IMMIGRATION,​ ​REFUGEES​ ​AND​ ​CITIZENSHIP​ ​CANADA:
TWO-WEEK​ ​WORK​ ​PERMIT​ ​PROCESSING
General​ ​Criteria
Foreign​ ​Workers​ ​will​ ​be​ ​eligible​ ​for​ ​priority​ ​processing​ ​by​ ​IRCC​ ​with​ ​a​ ​target​ ​of​ ​two​ ​week
processing​ ​–​ ​a​ ​service​ ​standard​ ​to​ ​be​ ​met​ ​by​ ​IRCC​ ​80%​ ​of​ ​the​ ​time ​ ​–​ ​if​ ​the​ ​foreign​ ​national
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meets​ ​the​ ​following​ ​criteria:
● Submitted​ ​their​ ​work​ ​permit​ ​by​ ​e-application​ ​on​ ​June​ ​12,​ ​2017​ ​or​ ​later;
● Is​ ​applying​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​Canada;​ ​and,
● Has​ ​been​ ​identified​ ​within​ ​ESDC’s​ ​Global​ ​Talent​ ​Stream.
Note​ ​that​ ​the​ ​two​ ​week​ ​standard​ ​for​ ​work​ ​permit​ ​processing​ ​begins​ ​once​ ​the​ ​foreign​ ​worker
applies​ ​to​ ​IRCC.​ ​Therefore,​ ​workers​ ​have​ ​to​ ​apply​ ​in​ ​a​ ​timely​ ​manner​ ​once​ ​they​ ​have​ ​received
a​ ​positive​ ​LMIA.
Specific​ ​Requirements
To​ ​benefit​ ​from​ ​two​ ​week​ ​work​ ​permit​ ​processing,​ ​applicants​ ​must:
● Submit​ ​a​ ​complete​ ​application
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=072&top=
● Self-identify​ ​for​ ​Global​ ​Talent​ ​Stream​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Come​ ​to​ ​Canada​ ​Wizard​ ​during​ ​the
application​ ​process.
● Submit​ ​medical​ ​exams​ ​upfront​ ​(where​ ​required​ ​by​ ​the​ ​Act​ ​and​ ​Regulations).
Link:​ ​​http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-temp.asp
● Submit​ ​biometric​ ​fee​ ​at​ ​the​ ​time​ ​of​ ​e-application​ ​(where​ ​required​ ​by​ ​the​ ​Regulations)
● Obtain​ ​biometrics​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​the​ ​two​ ​weeks​ ​elapsing​ ​from​ ​time​ ​of​ ​application
Link:​ ​​http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp
● The​ ​foreign​ ​worker​ ​will​ ​​not​​ ​need​ ​to​ ​additionally​ ​apply​ ​for​ ​an​ ​Electronic​ ​Travel
Authorization​ ​(ETA),​ ​it​ ​will​ ​automatically​ ​be​ ​issued​ ​as​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​application​ ​process
where​ ​applicable.
Link:​ ​​http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=206&top=16
● The​ ​foreign​ ​worker​ ​will​ ​need​ ​a​ ​visa​ ​(where​ ​required​ ​by​ ​the​ ​Regulations),​ ​this​ ​will​ ​be
issued​ ​as​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​work​ ​permit​ ​process.
Applicants​ ​not​ ​meeting​ ​the​ ​above​ ​application​ ​criteria​ ​will​ ​not​ ​have​ ​submitted​ ​the​ ​necessary
information​ ​to​ ​enable​ ​IRCC​ ​officers​ ​to​ ​finalize​ ​the​ ​application​ ​decision​ ​within​ ​the​ ​2​ ​week​ ​period.
Foreign​ ​nationals​ ​eligible​ ​for​ ​priority​ ​processing​ ​of​ ​applications​ ​for​ ​work​ ​permits​ ​and​ ​the​ ​related
applications​ ​for​ ​temporary​ ​resident​ ​visas​ ​and​ ​electronic​ ​travel​ ​authorizations,​ ​are​ ​subject​ ​to​ ​all
other​ ​statutory​ ​eligibility​ ​and​ ​admissibility​ ​requirements​ ​including​ ​police​ ​certificates,​ ​if​ ​required
by​ ​the​ ​visa​ ​specific​ ​instructions​ ​of​ ​their​ ​region.​ ​​ ​If​ ​insufficient​ ​information​ ​is​ ​provided​ ​to​ ​satisfy
those​ ​requirements​ ​and​ ​additional​ ​documents​ ​are​ ​requested​ ​from​ ​the​ ​applicant,​ ​2​ ​week
processing​ ​will​ ​no​ ​longer​ ​apply.
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​ ​Website:​ ​​http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/gss.asp

22. Additional​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​Resources
The​ ​IRCC​ ​website​ ​contains​ ​an​ ​Applicant​ ​Guide​ ​with​ ​more​ ​information​ ​and​ ​resources​ ​including
specialized​ ​guidance​ ​material​ ​such​ ​as:
● In-land​ ​applicants​ ​and​ ​renewals;​ ​and,
● Accommodating​ ​foreign​ ​nationals​ ​with​ ​disabilities.
Link:​ ​​http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5487ETOC.asp#5487E2

24. Home (/eapp/exit.do?logout=true&uri=http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp)  Online Services (/eapp/exit.do?logout=true&uri=http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp)
Review your answers
Please review your results and modify your answers if required.
(/eapp/action.do?
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What would you like to do in Canada?
Work
How long are you planning to stay in Canada?
Temporarily - more than 6 months
Which country issued your passport?
BRA (Brazil)
What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.
Brazil
Do you have a family member (glossary.do?id=518) who is a Canadian citizen (glossary.do?id=486) or permanent resident (glossary.do?id=5002569) and
is 18 years or older?
No
What is your date of birth?
July 11, 1977
Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid alien registration card (Green Card)?
No (/eapp/action.do?
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Do you have a written offer from an employer (glossary.do?id=514) in Canada?
Yes (/eapp/action.do?
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What is the status of your job offer?
Temporary - at least one year (/eapp/action.do?
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Do you plan to work in one of the following categories?
• Athletes and coaches
• Aviation accident or incident investigators
• Business visitors
• Civil aviation inspectors
• Clergy
• Convention organizers
• Crew members
• Emergency service providers
• Examiners and evaluators
• Expert witnesses or investigators
• Family members of foreign representatives
• Foreign government officers
• Foreign representatives
• Health-care students
• Highly-skilled workers and researchers (Global Skills Strategy (/eapp/glossary.do?id=50109157))
• Judges, referees and similar officials
• Military personnel
• News reporters, film and media crews
• Performing artists
• Public speakers
Yes
Will you be coming to Canada with a spouse (glossary.do?id=611) or common-law partner (glossary.do?id=489) who is, or will be, working in Canada as a
foreign worker or who is, or will be, a full-time student at a university, community college, CEGEP or other authorized educational institution?
No
Are you of working age (glossary.do?id=5008088), and a dependent (glossary.do?id=5008089) of a person who is (or will be):

25. • working in Canada,
• or a full-time (glossary.do?id=5008090) student at a designated learning institution (glossary.do?id=5008087)?
Yes
Have you recently graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution for which your study program was full-time and a minimum of
eight months?
No
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What is your marital status (glossary.do?id=550)?
Married
What is your province of destination? If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.
British Columbia
What type of work permit do you want to apply for?
A work permit with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (/eapp/action.do?
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Did Employment and Social Development Canada issue your employer's Labour Market Impact Assessment under the Global Talent Stream?
Yes (/eapp/action.do?
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Does your labour market impact assessment (glossary.do?id=5005957) indicate that you must become a member of a professional association in
Canada?
No (/eapp/action.do?
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Are you accompanying (glossary.do?id=471) a family member that has status (glossary.do?id=637) in Canada, or has recently been approved to come to
Canada?
No (/eapp/action.do?
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Have you ever committed, been arrested for, been charged (glossary.do?id=484) with, or convicted of any criminal offence in any country?
No (/eapp/action.do?
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Have you had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?
Yes (/eapp/action.do?
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Do you want to submit an application for a family member (glossary.do?id=518)?
Yes (/eapp/action.do?
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(/eapp/action.do?
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What country does your family member live in?
Brazil
Which country issued your family member's passport (glossary.do?id=575) or travel document (glossary.do?id=625)?
BRA (Brazil)
Is your family member (glossary.do?id=518) a permanent resident (glossary.do?id=580) of the United States who has an alien registration card (Green
Card) or other proof of permanent residence?
No (/eapp/action.do?
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(/eapp/action.do?
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What is your family member's current marital status (glossary.do?id=550)?
Married
What is your family member's (glossary.do?id=518) date of birth?
September 3, 1979
Why is your family member visiting Canada?
Work with an Open Work Permit (/eapp/action.do?
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26. Has your family member (glossary.do?id=518) ever committed, been arrested for, been charged (glossary.do?id=484) with or convicted of any criminal
offence in any country?
No (/eapp/action.do?
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Has your family member had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?
Yes (/eapp/action.do?
action=modifyQuestion&questionId=1069&modifyCaller=PAQ&paqCategory=6183)
There are fees associated with your family member (glossary.do?id=518)'s application. Will you be paying your family member's fees, or is your family
member fee exempt?
Yes, I will be paying my family member's application fees. (/eapp/action.do?
action=modifyQuestion&questionId=1162&modifyCaller=PAQ&paqCategory=6183)
Do you want to submit an application for another family member (glossary.do?id=518)?
Yes (/eapp/action.do?
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(/eapp/action.do?
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What country does your family member live in?
Brazil
Which country issued your family member's passport (glossary.do?id=575) or travel document (glossary.do?id=625)?
BRA (Brazil)
Is your family member (glossary.do?id=518) a permanent resident (glossary.do?id=580) of the United States who has an alien registration card (Green
Card) or other proof of permanent residence?
No (/eapp/action.do?
action=modifyQuestion&questionId=1259&modifyCaller=PAQ&paqCategory=6183)
(/eapp/action.do?
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What is your family member's current marital status (glossary.do?id=550)?
Never Married/Single
What is your family member's (glossary.do?id=518) date of birth?
April 29, 2008
Is your family member (glossary.do?id=518) currently, or will they be, living in Canada with a parent or legal guardian for their entire stay?
Yes (/eapp/action.do?
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Is your family member travelling with a parent who does not have full legal custody of them?
No (/eapp/action.do?
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Why is your family member visiting Canada?
Study more than 6 months (/eapp/action.do?
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Has your family member (glossary.do?id=518) ever committed, been arrested for, been charged (glossary.do?id=484) with or convicted of any criminal
offence in any country?
No (/eapp/action.do?
action=modifyQuestion&questionId=1335&modifyCaller=PAQ&paqCategory=6183)
Has your family member had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?
Yes (/eapp/action.do?
action=modifyQuestion&questionId=1339&modifyCaller=PAQ&paqCategory=6183)
There are fees associated with your family member (glossary.do?id=518)'s application. Will you be paying your family member's fees, or is your family
member fee exempt?
Yes, I will be paying my family member's application fees. (/eapp/action.do?
action=modifyQuestion&questionId=1354&modifyCaller=PAQ&paqCategory=6183)
Do you want to submit an application for another family member (glossary.do?id=518)?
No (/eapp/action.do?
action=modifyQuestion&questionId=1362&modifyCaller=PAQ&paqCategory=6183)
Are you giving someone access to your application?
No (/eapp/action.do?
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There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees or are you fee exempt?
Yes, I will be paying my application fees. (/eapp/action.do?
action=modifyQuestion&questionId=1074&modifyCaller=PAQ&paqCategory=6183)
Are you able to make a digital copy of your documents with a scanner or camera?
Yes (/eapp/action.do?
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27. Will you be paying your application fees online? To pay online, you need a Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Yes (/eapp/action.do?
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Important: This information is for reference only and no immigration decision will be made based on your answers. If you choose to apply, your application will be considered by an immigration officer in
accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, without regard to any outcome you attain through this questionnaire. Read the full notice (/eapp/exit.do?
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