Good Afternoon,

I'm currently a resident of Australia but have received an offer of employment from a Canadian employer and have a couple of questions with regards to obtaining a Canadian work visa.

First, what is the employer required to do in order to hire a foreign employee? I've read about provincial nominations and such and found myself quite confused trying to wade through the information.

Second, if I've received the written offer of employment can I go ahead and submit my application for my work visa or do I need the employer to first have approval to hire a foreign employee before I can do so?

Third, what is the approximate time frame one can expect to wait while this is being processed? Are there any suggestions you have on making the process go a little quicker/smoother?

Thanks in advance for any help/advice you may be able provide!

You may complete an online assessment by which we would be able to respond to these questions. With no knowledge of the details of the job offer and of your qualifications, it is otherwise impossible to determine the provisions which may apply, the requirements of the employer, or the delays associated.

General information regarding all of this is otherwise available in the FAQ on this site.