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For decades, obtaining a job offer from a Canadian employer has been a mandatory requirement to apply for a work visa and one of the major conditions for applicants’ permanent residency applications.
Despite Canada being one of the top growing global economies, and of course, foreign workers being one of the main sources to fill the labor shortage, securing a job being not in Canada has been a challenge as:
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We, at Green Light, work with more than 700 companies across Canada and assist them to recruit local and foreign workers to fill their labor shortage. We are a licensed Canadian immigration and recruitment firm. We manage immigration and employment cases of candidates who were recruited by Canadian employers we work for.
We work with all the major stream of immigration to Canada through employment:
24+ years of experience in the Canadian Immigration market. All 24+ years, we are in the same business under the same name and at the same place!
We have 3 offices across Canada and the USA.
Our main office is in Toronto with 57 staff members. This means we are always available to help you once you land in Canada.
Our founders are registered and licensed members of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).
We work with different immigration streams and are able to choose the best program for your move to Canada! Every year, above 1500 our clients become Canadian Permanent Residents with us.
We are a licensed Canadian immigration law firm! We can assist you in both moving to Canada and in becoming a permanent resident of Canada. Our firm handles immigration cases on behalf of our clients and guides them throughout the process.
We work with all the major streams of immigration to Canada through employment
Processing time 6-8 months.
Canada is struggling with a huge labour shortage therefore, attracting foreign workers is one of the priorities of the Canadian Government. After obtaining a work visa and working for one year, candidates have an opportunity for secured immigration process. A job offer from an employer operating in Canada is a mandatory requirement for a work visa.
Processing time up to one year. Â
The program is designed for applicants with high or technical education, proven work experience and a good level of English and/or French. Priority is given to candidates with Canadian Work Experience, or a job offer confirmed by LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment issued by Service Canada).
Processing time 18-24 months.Â
Unlike Express Entry, where the criteria is based on the candidate’s background, such as age, education, experience and level of the language skills, provincial programs are targeted to candidates with ties to a province. More than 25 provincial programs available for candidates with a job offer from an employer operating in a province.
Processing time 6-9 months.
The program requirements are relatively low compared with other immigration streams. Candidate even with secondary education, one year of work experience and basic English or French can immigrate through this program. BUT only if they have a job offer from an employer operating in one of the Atlantic provinces.Â
34 years old. Married. 2 children, 8 and 12 years old. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, working as a software developer at an IT company in Colombia for 5 years. English language ability is above average.
We assisted Andrea with finding job contracts in Toronto, obtaining LMIA and work permit. After one year of work in Canada, we helped her apply for PR through the Express Entry–Canadian Experience Class immigration program.
41 years old. Married. 3 children, 4, 12, and 15 years old. Master’s degree in business administration and more than 10 years of work experience at a bank in Dubai as an investment specialist. English language is advanced.
As with Andrea’s case, we matched Muhammad with employers interested in his skills, assisted him with obtaining job contracts, and secured LMIA and work permit. After one year of work in Canada, we applied for PR through the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program.
29 years old. Single. No post-school education, but he had been running his family automotive shop in Mumbai for 6 years. English language is advanced. He had an idea to open a tuning shop in Toronto that included dent removal services.
We connected Pardeep with local dealerships and presented his portfolio of car wrapping and tuning services. We succeeded in getting him job offers from three dealerships. We applied for LMIA and work visa on his behalf. Pardeep has been successfully working in Canada for 8 months. In 4 months, we will apply for permanent residency.
46 years old. Married. 2 children, 11 and 16 years old. No post-school education, running his family’s restaurant in Karachi. English language is functional. Purchased a restaurant in Halifax.
We applied for a visitor visa on Ankit’s behalf, and it was successfully granted. When he arrived in Canada, we connected him with our associate business broker who presented him with a business that was available for purchase and within his budget. Ankit purchased a restaurant in Halifax, and we obtained LMIA and work visa for him. After he completed one year of work in Canada with his restaurant, we applied for PR through the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program.
All these candidates used our services and, despite different backgrounds, successfully obtained LMIA + Work Permit and PR after one year of work in Canada.
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Review your information, assess your immigration/work visa opportunities and return to you with the assessment results of your opportunities to relocate to Canada
Make a decision to move to Canada, get a consultation with our immigration specialist, to understand the details of your visa process
Match your profile with a Canadian employer (in case of job offer based immigration), Prepare all the necessary documents, required for the visa process, represent you in front of Canadian immigration authorities during the whole visa process
The total cost of our services differ from one program to another, usually between USD$ 9,000 -15,000 depending on your family composition, country of your citizenship, and other factors paid in installments according to the retainer agreement.Â
We will be able to quote the exact cost only after you become our client formally and your immigration strategy is determined by our employment and legal team.
No, the visa services we provide are covered by the client, before coming to Canada.
Please be informed that no sponsorship for your visa process is provided by the Canadian government, our company, or an employer.
However, we never request the total cost to be paid at once or upfront. The price of our services is paid by 3 to 5 installments depending on the program, in accordance with reasonable milestones/once your case advances to a specific stage of immigration. Therefore the process is flexible and guaranteed for our clients. You may consider 2 to 3 months intervals between the installment payments.
For example, in case you decide to proceed with LMIA-Based work permit, you will have to pay the first installment upfront, the second payment is upon getting the job offer letter, the third one - upon receiving positive LMIA and the final payment is when we submit your application for work permit to a visa office.
On average, it requires 3-18 months to complete your immigration/visa process. Processing time varies from program to program.Â
No one can guarantee you a job or a visa to Canada. Please, be aware of this and avoid companies who make these promises.Â
However, with our success rate more than 90%, we can guarantee that we do all our best to get you through the visa and/or immigration process successfully.
In addition, we are committed to the Zero Risk Policy, meaning, in case we are unable to provide you with the job offer within 3 months (since the date you initiate your application officially and provide us with all the necessary documents), you get the full refund.
Your family members (spouse and kids, if applicable) are allowed to travel with you to Canada.Â
Your spouse can get an open work permit, regardless of the skilled or non-skilled position you apply for. (Learn more - Â Starting January 2023, spouses of foreign employees in non skilled jobs are eligible for open work permits as well as the main applicant (official link)).
Moreover, the whole family can get health insurance that will be provided by the government of Canada and your children can receive Canadian Education for free.
Yes, you have to know English. The language requirements vary depending on the program. In general, you should be able to communicate at least on the lower Intermediate level to be able to apply for a work visa.