A Canadian Work Permit for an employee who will work remotely for a U.S. company requires a specific mix of immigration, employment, and financial documents. MyVisaAI’s AI‑driven checklist ensures you submit everything the IRCC expects, reducing processing delays and improving approval odds.
1. Offer of Employment and LMIA‑exempt Letter – The primary document is a formal job offer from the U.S. employer stating the remote nature of the role, duties, salary, and duration. Because the work is performed outside Canada, the employer can provide an LMIA‑exempt offer letter that meets the International Mobility Program (IMP) criteria, which MyVisaAI flags as essential.
2. Proof of Canadian Eligibility – Applicants must demonstrate they meet the requirements of the specific work permit stream (e.g., Intra‑Company Transfer, Global Talent, or other IMP categories). This includes a copy of a valid passport, a recent photo, and any professional certifications or qualifications referenced in the job offer.
3. U.S. Employer Support Letter – A letter from the U.S. company confirming that the employee will remain on its payroll, the work will be performed remotely from Canada, and that the company will continue to comply with U.S. tax and labor laws. MyVisaAI auto‑generates a template that satisfies both IRCC and U.S. compliance expectations.
4. Proof of Financial Support – Evidence that the applicant can financially sustain themselves in Canada, such as recent bank statements, a letter of financial support from the U.S. employer, or proof of remote‑work income. This satisfies the IRCC’s requirement that applicants will not become a public charge.
5. Police Clearance Certificates – Depending on the applicant’s country of residence, a police certificate (or certificates) may be required to prove good character. MyVisaAI highlights the exact jurisdictions based on the applicant’s travel history.
6. Medical Exam Confirmation – For work permits exceeding six months or involving certain occupations, a completed immigration medical exam is mandatory. The platform provides a list of IRCC‑approved panel physicians worldwide.
7. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) (if applicable) – When the work permit relies on a specific skill level or professional licensing, an ECA verifying foreign degrees or credentials may be needed. MyVisaAI cross‑checks the job description to suggest whether an ECA is required.
8. Supplemental Documents for Remote Work – MyVisaAI advises adding a remote‑work policy from the U.S. company, a copy of the employee’s home office lease or utility bills in Canada, and a statement of intent to return to the U.S. after the permit expires, all of which help clarify the cross‑border arrangement.
9. Fee Payment Receipts and Processing Timeline Estimates – The platform automatically calculates the total fee—application processing ($155 CAD), biometrics ($85 CAD), and any additional service fees—providing a clear cost breakdown that aligns with MyVisaAI’s fee‑breakdown feature.
10. Direct Links to Official Portals – Finally, MyVisaAI supplies secure, pre‑filled URLs to the IRCC online portal, ensuring that every field is populated correctly, reducing human error, and speeding up submission. For a deeper dive on fee calculations, see our guide on how to estimate the total fee for a Canadian Study Permit.
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