CETA – Work Permit under the Canada–EU agreement

CETA – Work Permit under the Canada–EU Agreement

LMIA-exempt streams under CETA are assessed based on nationality, professional status, and business activities.

Key Eligibility and Conditions

• T46: investors; T47: contractual service suppliers; T43: independent professionals; T48: engineering/scientific technologists.
• T44/T41/T42: ICT managers, specialists, and graduate trainees.
• T45: eligible ICT spouses; occupations and contract sources must be verified against the appropriate appendix.

Required Documentation

Passport, service/investment contract, corporate relationship, professional degrees, and licenses.

Important Considerations

Not automatically applicable to EU visa holders or permanent residents; eligibility of nationality must be verified.

LMIA exemption still requires meeting work permit issuance criteria. Work permits and permanent residency are processed separately.

Support Process at KeyApply

1. Submit information regarding nationality, residency status, occupation, and related documents for assessment.
2. Identify the applicable stream, missing documentation, and scope of support.
3. Prepare the application with an RCIC or assigned lawyer; monitor for any additional requests.

Register for Profile Assessment

Select Register for Profile Assessment, at a cost of 0 CAD, to submit your request. Processing fees and government fees, if any, will be confirmed separately based on your file. You may call, email, or message us via the website KeyApply.com.

Official Source

IRCC – Guide for T41/T42/T43/T44/T45/T46/T47/T48

Updated October 8, 2026.

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