Work Visa from Kenya to Canada

Holders of the work visa are allowed to take up paid employment in the country.

Before applying for this visa, you must have been employed by a company in Canada.

A letter from the employer in Canada should be provided. The letter should have the address of the company, the position you have been employed and the duration of your visit.

The job offer you have been given must be approved by the Canadian government through the Labour Market Impact Analysis Process.

In order to work in Canada on a temporary basis, foreigners will require a work permit.

An offer of employment from a Canadian employer is usually required before the worker may be granted a Temporary Work Permit.

Depending on the foreign worker's country of citizenship, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) may also be needed for entry.

 An intending  Canadian employer who wishes to hire a temporary foreign worker may need to apply for and be granted a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)by ESDC.

The ESDC will grant a positive LMIA if it is satisfied that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available to do the job.

Work Permits may be issued by Canadian immigration officials without the LMIA requirement in a limited number of situations.

A Temporary Work Permit may be issued for a period of time ranging from a few days to a few years.

intending employersare required to apply for a government permission to hire outside Canada. Once this permission has been granted, the designated employee must apply for and receive his or her Work Permit.

You must have a good command of the English language before applying for this visa.

Minors must have a letter of consent signed by both their parents.

Receipt of paid visa application fees should be presented during the visa application process.

Proof of good health condition should be provided.