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Information for Canadian employers: After hiring
After you have gone through the hiring process and the foreign worker’s
application for a work permit is being processed, it is important to
know that:
- Once the worker receives an authorization letter, the actual work permit
is issued on arrival in Canada. The worker must show the authorization
letter to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer at the point
of entry to Canada.
- The CBSA officer may refuse to issue a work permit and may refuse to
allow the worker to enter Canada (regardless of the employment confirmation).
The CBSA officer may refuse entry on criminal, security or medical
grounds.
- You are responsible for arranging for your foreign worker’s compensation
and medical coverage when the worker arrives in Canada.
- You are responsible for making sure that your workers have the necessary
permits. Foreign workers are given Social Insurance Numbers that begin
with a nine (9). This is not proof that the worker has
a valid work permit.
- You are responsible for making sure that foreign workers working for
you follow the conditions and time limits outlined on their work permits.
Be aware of the conditions listed on your employees’ work permits.