Work Visa & LMIA Support
Work legally in Canada — with the right permit, employer support and a plan toward permanent residence.
Whether you need an LMIA-based permit, an LMIA-exempt route or an open work permit, the details decide the outcome. I align the work permit with your long-term PR strategy so a job in Canada actually leads somewhere.
How Inna helps
- Identify the right work-permit category for you
- Support employers through the LMIA process
- Prepare LMIA-exempt and open work-permit applications
- Keep your status valid and renewals on time
- Bridge your work permit toward permanent residence
Work Visa & LMIA Support
Skilled workers with a Canadian job offer
Employers hiring foreign talent
Spouses and graduates seeking open work permits
We go to court — and we win
A refusal is not the end. Inna Kogan regularly overturns visa refusals and forces long-delayed files to a decision at the Federal Court of Canada.
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Work Visa & LMIA Support — questions & answers
What is an LMIA and do I need one for a Canadian work permit?
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is an approval an employer obtains to show that hiring a foreign worker will not harm the Canadian labour market. Many work permits require a positive LMIA, but several LMIA-exempt routes and open work permits do not. Which applies depends on your job and situation.
How can I get a work permit in Toronto?
A work permit generally requires either an LMIA-based job offer, an LMIA-exempt route (such as intra-company transfers or certain trade agreements), or eligibility for an open work permit (for example, spouses of skilled workers or students). Inna Kogan identifies the right category and prepares the application.
Can my spouse work in Canada while I work or study?
In many cases, yes. Spouses and common-law partners of eligible skilled workers and international students can often obtain an open work permit, letting them work for almost any employer. Eligibility depends on your status and program, which a lawyer can confirm.
Can a work permit lead to permanent residence?
Yes. Canadian work experience strengthens Express Entry (especially the Canadian Experience Class) and many provincial nominee streams. Aligning your work permit with a PR strategy from the outset means your time working in Canada actually builds toward permanent status.
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