Next, there is the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Professionals option. Thanks to this program, qualified applicants from the United States and Mexico can obtain a Canadian work permit without going through the process of getting a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Skipping this step allows qualified individuals from these two countries to work in Canada’s IT sector faster than usual. Around sixty different IT professions, including computer systems analysts, civil engineers, and graphic designers are eligible for this permit.
Last but not least, there is the Intra-Company Transfers (ICT) program. The ICT program allows multinational companies that are operational in Canada, to temporarily transfer an employee to a Canadian branch or subsidiary. This program is beneficial for IT professionals working for international companies who want to gain experience in Canada. This pathway allows employees to temporarily work in Canada while maintaining employment with the foreign company. (Note: The foreign company employing the applicant MUST do business with the Canadian company.)
Work permit programs offer foreign IT professionals opportunities to work in Canada’s thriving tech industry. Whether an applicant is looking for a fast-track option like the GTS, taking advantage of the CUSMA agreement, or considering an intra-company transfer, these official pathways are designed to simplify and expedite employment by cutting through some of the red tape required in original guidelines. Canada welcomes motivated tech talent from around the world, and these work permit options make it easier for IT professionals to contribute to Canada’s tech sector while growing their careers.
