The C10 Significant Benefit Work Permit is a category under the International Mobility Program for those who qualify as someone who benefits Canada, significantly. Where there are larger economic, cultural, or other competitive advantages for Canada or reciprocal benefits experienced by Canadians and permanent residents, the International Mobility Program allows companies to recruit temporary employees without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
A work permit may be issued to a foreign national who intends to perform work that would create or maintain significant social, cultural or economic benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Not to be used to undermine or circumvent the LMIA process. Used to address compelling circumstances that have social, cultural or economic benefits
Officers should look at the social and cultural benefit of authorizing entry to Canada for persons of international renown, examining whether a person’s presence in Canada is crucial to a high-profile event and whether circumstances have created urgency to the person’s entry.
In their field, the individual must be highly successful. Their track record must demonstrate that they can make a substantial contribution to the social, economic, or cultural fabric of Canada.
To approve the employee, the officers largely rely on outside resources. They look at letters of recommendation from specialists in the area and articles published in reputable media sites, for example. They also check the applicant’s background and credentials. They take into account the applicant’s educational history as well as their work or company experience, for example.
The major benefit work visa is a one-of-a-kind employment permit that requires the applicant to show that they meet specific criteria that would benefit Canadians. Unlike most other work permits, this one is exempt from the Labour Market Opinion if it can convince an officer that it satisfies the requirements.
This sort of application is heavily reliant on documents and necessitates much planning ahead of time. As the candidate, you must examine the following criteria and establish that you would be qualified for a major benefit work visa.
You’ll need to show not just instances of prior work that you’ve done and how that work has impacted Canada, but also your planned goals in Canada and how you expect to reach them.
Should you be successful in getting your work permit, this action plan will be utilized to account for your time spent in Canada.
Because the permanent residency category for investors and entrepreneurs is presently closed, this sort of application (though temporary) may be a feasible option for people looking to enter Canada based on their existing company plans and financial stability. This application, once again, necessitates familiarity with and comprehension of applicable rules, as well as anticipating what an officer would look for in order to be satisfied that the requirements have been met.
You will first need to provide all the required documents for the C10 Significant Benefit Work Permit.
Foreign nationals who apply for a work permit under the “substantial benefit” category [LMIA exemption number C10] should include proof to back up their claim of delivering a major benefit to Canada.
The time it takes to determine if you are exempt from a labor market opinion might range from 10 to 20 days. This view is confirmed in writing, which you will use to apply for a work visa. Please keep in mind that just because you got an opinion exempting you from a labor market opinion does not mean that an immigration officer evaluating your work permit will give you a favorable result.
Will the benefit be significant, important or notable?
Is there corroborating and credible evidence of the person’s credentials? Like:
Official academic record –degree, diploma, transcripts. Evidence from current/former employees attesting to full time experienced in the occupation/field (significant being 10 years or more). National or international awards or patent. Membership in organizations requiring excellence.
Recognition of achievement and significant contribution to the field by peers, governmental organizations, professional or business associations. Evidence of scientific or scholarly contributions and/or publications in academic/industry publications. Leading role in a distinguished organizations
For requests for work permits based on significant economic benefit, where entry into the labour market is concerned, all practical efforts to obtain ESDC’s assessment should be made before C10 is applied.
Foreign nationals submitting an application for consideration under C10 should provide documentation supporting their claim of providing an important or notable contribution to the Canadian economy.
