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Facts and Stats

To hire a foreign national in Canada, you need to ensure that they obtain a work permit. This means they must be employed by a Canadian entity and go through the lengthy immigration process. Our Employer of Record (EOR) model can simplify this process. We take on all liabilities associated with hiring the employee, sponsor their visa, and handle the paperwork for their work permit application.

 

 

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Supported visa types LMIA & GTS
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Processing time 3-5 mo.
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Currency CAD ($)
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Capital Ottowa
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Languages English, French

Frequently asked questions

Requirements vary between visa types, refer to our Immigration guide to find more information. 
The estimated timeline to get a work permit in Canada is 2-4 months.  
With the EOR model, Deel, as the employer, can sponsor and handle the visa application.
Once the application is submitted, If inside Canada, we can apply for authorization to work on their behalf.