Our Free Temporary Work Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a Temporary Work visa to Canada. This assessment uses the criteria set by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). It is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKERS VISA REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the Information Technology Workers visa must have an offer of employment for one of the following occupations from a Canadian employer which meets with the salary guidelines outlined for each occupation:

• Senior Animation Effects Editor (NOC 9990.1)
• Embedded Systems Software Designer (NOC 9990.2)
• MIS Software Designer (NOC 9990.3)
• Multimedia Software Developer (NOC 9990.4)
• Software Developer - Services (NOC 9990.5)
• Software Products Developer (NOC 9990.6)
• Telecommunications Software Designer (NOC 9990.7)

In order to apply for the Information Technology Workers visa, applicants must provide confirmation of possessing the required education and experience in the specified products or technologies required for the occupation. Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in working in an English and/or French work environment.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKERS VISA ENTITLEMENTS

Once an Information Technology Workers visa has been issued, applicants will be allowed to live and work in Canada for a specified period of time, generally between 6 months and 2 years. Their spouse and children may be eligible to work and study during the stay. While dependent on the specific job offer, it may be possible to extend the temporary work permit if they wish to continue working in Canada. An Information Technology Workers visa may assist them towards permanent residence. A permanent residence application may be processed in tandem, which could allow to work and stay in Canada while their application is in process.