C-10 Work Permit

Foreign professionals and self-employed individuals aiming to work in Canada must apply for an official Canadian work permit. However, such work permits are typically issued only to candidates whose Canadian employers have completed a lengthy and tedious Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process.

Certain foreign professionals who present a clear social and cultural benefit to Canada can bypass this LMIA requirement if they apply for a C10 work permit. This guide will explain the benefits of a special C10 work permit, who is eligible for one, and how to apply for one.