HOW IT WORKS

All eligible GSS work permit applications are processed within 2 weeks and to benefit from the guaranteed two weeks processing, an eligible applicant must submit all required documents with their application. To qualify the employee:

1. Must be offered a minimum of $80,000 per year or the prevailing wage of the occupation by the employer.
2. Must have advanced knowledge and expertise of the role being offered, and
3. Have an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience.

There are 3 three pathways to get quick entry for skilled workers under the Global Skills Strategy Canadian GSS Work Permit:

1. Short-duration work permit exemptions
2. Two-week processing for high-skilled talent*
3. Global Talent Stream

Use the Canadian Global Skills Strategy (GSS) Visa Pathway and Get a Canadian Work Permit in Just 2 weeks!

Global Skills Strategy who is eligible for the Two-Weeks Processing.

Professionals who belong to 3 categories and 15 occupations are eligible for the Canada GSS Visa TWO-WEEK PROCESSING

Eligible Canada GSS Visa Categories

1. LABOUR MARKET IMPACT ASSESSMENT(LMIA) EXEMPT WORKERS

• LMIA EXEMPT. Must apply from outside Canada and be exempt from the LMIA requirement either through Canada’s international trade agreements or as an intra-company transferee.
• SENIOR MANAGEMENT. Their job level must have Skill type 0 (senior management) or skill level A (professionals) of the National Occupational Classification.
• SPECIAL SUBMISSION. Employer must have submitted an offer of employment using the Employer Portal and paid the employer’s compliance fee.

2. LMIA-REQUIRED WORKERS

• Applicant applying from outside Canada and employer has a positive LMIA through the Global Talent Stream.

3. SPOUSES AND DEPENDANTS

Spouse/common-law partner and dependent children are coming to Canada with the worker, they are also eligible for two-week processing on applications. This applies to applications for a visitor visa, work permit, or study permit.

Computer programmers and interactive media developers	11,448
Information systems analysts and consultants	10,160
Software engineers and designers	10,029
University professors and lecturers	5,986
Computer and information systems managers	4,069

15 Eligible Occupations under the Canada Global Skills Strategy (GSS) 2-Weeks Visa Work Permit Processing

1. 📍Computer and information systems managers.
2. 📍Civil engineers
3. 📍Electrical and electronics engineers
4. 📍Mining engineers
5. 📍Computer engineers
6. 📍Mathematicians and statisticians
7. 📍Information systems analysts and consultants
8. 📍Database analysts and data administrators
9. 📍Software engineers and designers
10. 📍Computer programmers & interactive media developers
11. 📍Electrical & electronics engineering technicians
12. 📍Computer network technicians
13. 📍Information systems testing technicians
14. 📍Visual effects and video game developers and engineers.
15. 📍Digital media designers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the Canadian Global Skills Strategy (GSS)

What is the Global Skills Strategy (GSS)?

The Global Skills Strategy (GSS) is a Canadian federal government program to help eligible Canadian businesses access skilled workers from around the world. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is a designated referral partner of the GSS.

What is the fastest way to get a work permit in Canada?

The Global Skills Strategy (GSS) can help you get to work in Canada faster by offering two-week processing times on eligible work permit applications.

How do I get an open work permit in Canada?

Who’s eligible

1. be physically present in Canada when you apply?
2. Apply for your employer-specific work permit between August 24, 2020, and February 28, 2023. Applications submitted before or after these dates are not eligible.
3. be a visitor with valid status when you apply for a work permit.

How much time does it take to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in Canada?

You can submit an LMIA application 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The approximate Labour Market Impact Assessment application processing times are as below:

Application type	Average processing time
In-home caregivers	25 business days
High-wage stream	34 business days
Low-wage stream	36 business days

*Because of the COVID-19 backlog, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has indicated that there are delays in the processing of applications. IRCC is still processing GSS-eligible work permits, but they may take longer than 2 weeks.