If you’re a physician with a job offer in Canada
We introduced a temporary public policy for foreign national physicians who
- were invited to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry on or after April 25, 2023, and submitted an application
- have a job offer to provide publicly funded medical services in Canada
Under the policy, your job offer
- is valid under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) even if the job being offered is not continuous and does not last for at least 1 year after we issue your permanent resident visa
- allows you to earn points
- for arranged employment under the FSWP selection factors
- toward your total Express Entry score in the Comprehensive Ranking System CRS
Learn more about our updated requirements for a valid job offer to work as a physician.
Generally, a valid offer is for a job that
- is full-time and non-seasonal
- lasts for at least 1 year
- is in a skilled job listed as TEER category0, 1, 2 or 3 in the 2021 National Occupational Classification
A job offer must be in writing, and must set out details of the job they are offering you, such as
- your pay and deductions
- your duties
- the conditions of employment, like your hours of work
In most cases, a valid job offer must be supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The employer has to apply for one from Employment and Social Development Canada/Service Canada.
If they get a positive LMIA, they must give you a copy and a written job offer.
In some cases, your employer does not need an LMIA to support your job offer. Find out more about jobs that are exempt.
Under Express Entry, a valid job offer will give you additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System.
A work permit on its own is not a job offer, even if it is an open work permit.
When you create your Express Entry profile, include the LMIA number to show that you have a valid job offer.
If you get invited to apply, we may ask you for the original document, so keep it in a safe place.
A job offer is not valid if your employer is:
- an embassy, high commission or consulate in Canada, or
- on the list of ineligible employers.
If your employer is not eligible, does not get a positive LMIA, or is not LMIA-exempt you will not meet the requirements of a valid job offer for arranged employment.
Find out more about offers of employment and exemptions.
