CAQ, FACILITATED LABOUR MARKET IMPACT ASSESSMENT (FLMIA) & WORK PERMIT PROCESS MAP
STEP 1: INITIATION
STEP 6: ENTRY TO CANADA
Principal applicant (and any dependents) Client initiates the case with FGI. FGI assesses work
may now enter Canada. The actual work permit category and sends document checklist to the
permit will be issued at the port of entry, client. Client sends the documents listed on the checklist
upon presentation of the approval letter to FGI. Estimated Turnaround: 2 weeks
(issued with the visa). The applicant can
start work after this step.
STEP 2: PREPARATION OF APPLICATION FORMS
STEP 5: ISSUANCE OF VISA & APPROVAL LETTER Once all documentation is received, FGI will proceed
CANADA
with case preparation. FGI will also begin FLMIA &
Once approved, the passport will be returned
CAQ preparation. Estimated Turnaround: 10 days
to the applicant, endorsed with an
employment visa (and temporary resident
visas for dependents). A work permit approval
letter will also be issued.
STEP 3: FLMIA & CAQ APPLICATION SUBMISSION
STEP 4: WORK PERMIT & TRV APPLICATION
FGI submits FLMIA and CAQ to relevant
FGI will submit the work permit application and government agencies. Work permit and visa
once approved, the applicant must submit the applications cannot be submitted until the FLMIA
passport for stamping. and CAQ are approved. Estimated processing
Estimated processing time varies by country. time: 3 months