Work Permit Consultant North York
Work Permit Consultant North York support starts with current permit eligibility, employer requirements and any deadline affecting your ability to work.
In 2026, an existing job or permit does not automatically establish eligibility for another work permit. Mirzoyan Immigration Services assists North York workers and employers with first applications, extensions and changes of conditions. Have your employment records and any existing permit available for the appointment.
✓ Employer-specific and eligible open-permit routes
✓ Application forms and supporting-document review
✓ Agreed scope and a flat professional fee
Who this service is for
The service supports workers and employers preparing a temporary work permit application. Permanent residence is a separate application, even when working in Canada forms part of your longer-term plan.
For the national background, read the guide to work permit in Canada.
Workers with a Canadian job offer
You have an offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or a potential LMIA-exempt route. The application must reflect the employer, job and permit conditions that apply.
Workers extending a permit or changing employers
You are already in Canada and need an extension, changed conditions or a new employer-specific permit. An approaching expiry can be stressful. Bring your current permit and job documents so the next steps can be assessed.
People who may qualify for an open permit
You may qualify through a spousal, bridging or post-graduation category, or International Experience Canada (IEC) Working Holiday. Eligibility must be checked for your particular category. IEC Young Professionals and International Co-op permits are employer-specific.
North York-area employers
You want the worker’s application prepared with the correct employment documents. Employer-side LMIA work is separate from the worker’s work permit engagement.
What Work Permit Application Support Includes
Your written agreement identifies the work covered for a first application, an extension or a change of conditions.
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Confirm the route and filing location
The consultant reviews your status, immigration history, job offer and relevant deadlines. A work permit may fall under the LMIA-based Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the LMIA-exempt International Mobility Program. Open permits have their own eligibility conditions. Bring your passport, current status documents and any job offer or LMIA decision.
02
Work with your employer, when needed
Where employer involvement is needed, Mirzoyan Immigration Services works with your employer to clarify the required information and documents.
03
Prepare the necessary IRCC forms
Mirzoyan Immigration Services fills out the necessary IRCC forms using the information and supporting documents you provide.
04
Submit and complete required biometrics
Mirzoyan Immigration Services submits through the appropriate IRCC account and monitors requests covered by the agreement. If biometrics are required, you pay the applicable fee and wait for IRCC’s biometric instruction letter before booking. In Canada, appointments are at designated Service Canada offices. Outside Canada, use an official collection site listed by IRCC. Bring the instruction letter and valid passport, and meet the letter’s deadline. See IRCC’s biometrics steps.
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Handle agreed follow-up and explain the decision
You obtain police certificates and other supporting documents when required. Mirzoyan Immigration Services reviews what you provide and handles agreed responses to IRCC. A procedural fairness letter, interview or additional application may need a separate scope. After a decision, review the conditions and expiry date on your permit before making work plans.
Choose the support you need
Start with advice on a specific question, or discuss retaining Mirzoyan Immigration Services to prepare your application.
Consultation guidance
Use a paid consultation to discuss your route, status, documents or an IRCC decision. Document discussion depends on the appointment length and material involved. A consultation does not include full application preparation.
Retained application preparation
For workers or employers who want the agreed work permit file prepared and submitted with representation. The written agreement sets out the documents, submission and follow-up covered. Employer-side LMIA services require separate agreement.
Why Choose Mirzoyan Immigration Services for Work Permits
You know who is responsible for your file and how the application will be reviewed.
One on One Advisory
Your questions go directly to Narek or Vahe, the licensed consultant handling your file. Every client communication is answered by one of them.
There is no intake team, assistant or call-routing system answering in their place.
Narek Mirzoyan · RCIC # R1005184
The Mirzoyan Methodology
Six review stages organize the work on your file:
Risk Diagnosis:
Identify eligibility concerns and the correct application route.
Evidence Mapping:
Connect the required facts with the records that support them.
Document Verification:
Check documents against the applicable instructions.
Consistency Audit:
Compare travel dates, status periods, tax details and form histories.
Submission:
Prepare the application for the permitted filing route.
IRCC Response Management:
Handle follow-up included in the written agreement.
Meet in person, online or by phone. Based in Toronto, we serve clients across Canada and abroad in English, Russian and Armenian.
Document issues we check before submission
Check that your forms and supporting documents give a consistent account of your circumstances. This includes first applications, extensions and changes to permit conditions.
For forms and document preparation, see IRCC’s in-Canada worker guide.
Missing or incomplete information
Review the forms and documents you provide for missing answers, unclear scans or information that needs explanation.
Details that do not match
Compare names, dates, employment history and status information across your application and supporting records. Any differences need to be clarified before submission.
Current status and document validity
For extensions or changes of conditions, review your current permit, its expiry date and the conditions already in place. Check the validity of the supporting documents you provide.
If you apply before your work permit expires, maintained status may let you keep working while IRCC decides. You must remain in Canada and follow your original permit conditions. Employer-specific permit holders remain limited to their authorized employer, job and work location. Maintained status alone does not authorize a new employer. Apply for the new permit and wait for approval or IRCC’s interim work authorization before starting. Open permit holders may change employers within their permit conditions.
Evidence for the application route
Review whether your documents support the application category and circumstances described. Where employer involvement is required, check the relevant employer information and documents.
Eligibility Requirements at a Glance
| Work permit type | Possible key requirements |
|---|---|
| Employer-specific permit requiring an LMIA | A Canadian job offer and a positive LMIA from the employer. Evidence that you meet the job requirements and applicable IRCC requirements. |
| Employer-specific permit exempt from an LMIA | A Canadian job offer and a qualifying LMIA exemption. An employer-submitted offer and compliance fee are usually required, unless exempt. |
| Open work permit | Evidence that you qualify for an open-permit category. No job offer or employer-submitted offer is required. Category-specific conditions and work restrictions may apply. |
An extension or change of conditions uses the requirements for the relevant work permit category. Your current status and permit conditions also need review.
These are high-level descriptions only. Requirements depend on your circumstances. Book a consultation for more information about your work permit options.
Work Permit Fees and Processing Times
Government charges depend on the permit route and any exemptions. These amounts are separate from professional fees and are not a universal application total.
| Government fee | Amount (CAD) | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Work permit processing | $155 | Per person, including extensions, unless exempt. Some categories have different fee arrangements. |
| Open work permit holder | $100 | Additional holder fee where applicable; not charged to every open-permit applicant. |
| Biometrics | $85 | Per individual, when new biometrics and the fee are required. Valid existing biometrics and exemptions can change the amount. |
| Employer compliance | $230 | Generally employer-paid for employer-specific, LMIA-exempt applications, unless exempt. Open permits do not require this fee. |
| LMIA processing | $1,000 | Per position in applicable TFWP streams, paid by the employer. Stream-specific exemptions can apply. Employers cannot recover the fee from workers. |
Medical exams, translations and other case costs are separate. Category-specific charges may also apply.
Processing depends on the application route and circumstances, rather than a separate North York queue. In-Canada and outside-Canada applications have different estimates. Allow time for gathering records, employer documents and any required biometrics. Check IRCC’s current processing-times tool for the relevant application. Published estimates are not a guarantee or maximum.
Clear Fees Before You Retain Us
Discuss the help you need for your North York work permit application before committing to representation. Your written agreement confirms the flat professional fee and the work included.
Government fees, employer-side work, medical exams and translations are separate unless your agreement expressly includes a service. Confirm who is handling each part of the file.
Work Permit Help Across the GTA
Mirzoyan Immigration Services supports workers and employers across the Greater Toronto Area, in person, online or by phone. Explore the established service page for your city.
See what a work permit consultant handles, or find contact details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I extend my work permit visa in Canada?
Apply through the permitted in-Canada route before your current work permit expires, if you qualify. IRCC’s extension instructions generally require an online application using IMM 5710. Gather the records needed for your permit category and check passport validity. A work permit and travel visa serve different purposes. For the full process, read our work permit extension guide.
What is the current wait time for a work permit extension in Canada?
Use IRCC’s current processing-times tool for an in-Canada work permit extension. The estimate changes and does not guarantee a decision date. Document preparation and required appointments can add time before submission. If your permit will expire while you wait, check whether you meet the requirements to continue working under the existing conditions.
How much does it cost to extend a work permit in Canada?
The standard work permit extension processing fee is CAD 155 unless an exemption or different category arrangement applies. An open work permit may also require the CAD 100 holder fee. Biometrics cost CAD 85 when required. Restoration, professional assistance and applicable employer charges are separate; the standard processing fee is not a universal total.
Can I work while waiting for a work permit extension?
You may continue working if you applied to extend or change your work permit before expiry and meet IRCC’s maintained-status conditions. You must remain in Canada and follow the original permit conditions. An employer-specific permit continues to restrict you to its named employer. Applying for a new employer does not itself authorize that work.
Can I leave Canada while my work permit extension is in process?
Travel is possible, but IRCC warns that returning as a visitor can prevent you from working until the extension is approved. Re-entry also depends on applicable travel-document and entry requirements. A pending extension does not guarantee admission or permission to resume work. Review the trip against your current permit and the extension’s status before departing.
Ready to Discuss Your Work Permit Application?
Bring your North York work plans, current permit and main document questions to the appointment that suits your needs.
Free 15-minute assessment: Briefly discuss your proposed work and the application help you need.
Paid consultation: Discuss your work permit questions and possible next steps during the booked session with a licensed consultant. Pricing is shown when you book.
A full application review requires a separate service agreement.
Meet in person, online or by phone. For help choosing an appointment, call 1-888-636-2122.
This page provides general information, not legal or immigration advice. A consultation addresses your individual circumstances.