Charitable Work Permit
The charitable work permit allows foreigners to stay in Canada for a temporary basis while working for a recognized Charitable organization. Foreign Nationals whose work in
Canada will be of charitable nature are required to obtain a work permit but are exempted from the requirement of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Charitable Work Permit Requirements
- Though charitable workers are exempted from ESDC and do not need an LMIA, applicants must have to produce documentation supporting the legitimacy of the offer of employment, information about the Canadian employer and their ability to work as charitable organization.
- The work must be charitable in nature such as work that relieves poverty or benefits the community through education and religion
- Applicants need to apply for a work permit from IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada).
- Applicants must receive stipends from the employers, as their living expenses.
- Applicants need to give documentary evidence that they fit in the job and organization well.
- The sponsoring organization is not entitled to any remuneration from any other source for the services to be rendered by the applicant.
- The charitable work do not come under the perimeter of normal work provided in the labour market.
- Applicants also need to meet certain health and character requirements.
How long can you stay in Canada
Charitable work permit allows foreign nationals to stay in Canada for up to 3 years. However, while working in Canada, they can choose to apply for permanent residency, if eligible. If not, the applicant can apply for renewal or extension depending on the job.
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