Religious Workers Work Permits

Religious leaders, head of their congregations, may work in Canada without a permit.

Religious workers may qualify for employer-specific work permits without the employer needing to apply for a labour market impact assessment.

How do I know if I meet the definition of Religious Worker for the purposes of Canadian immigration?

If you provide religious instructions, promote a faith, share the beliefs of the religious community where you will work, and follow the spiritual teachings of that faith, you are considered a Religious Worker for the purposes of Canadian immigration.

If you fit the above definition of religious worker, you may be eligible for an employer-specific work permit.

Contact Sam Law to discuss your options under the Employer Specific Work Permit. You may qualify to work in Canada under other categories. Let us help you find and apply to the most appropriate work permit that best suits your needs.