Work Permit Assessment

Which Situation Best Describes You?

This helps us route your assessment correctly. If you're not sure, select the option that seems closest and explain in the notes section at the end.

I am the spouse/partner of someone with Canadian work authorization, and want an Open Work Permit I am being sponsored by my Canadian citizen/PR spouse for permanent residence, and want an Open Work Permit while that application is in process I have a job offer in Canada and need an employer-specific or LMIA-exempt work permit Not sure — needs guidance from EBBI

Date of Birth

Citizenship / Nationality

Email Address

Phone Number

Currently Living In

Current Status in Canada (if applicable)

Current Status Expiry Date (if applicable)

Spousal Open Work Permit Details

Marital Status

Is a spousal sponsorship (PR) application already submitted to IRCC for this relationship?

If submitted, IRCC Application Number / AOR Date (if known)

Your Spouse/Partner's Information

Spouse/Partner's Full Name

Spouse/Partner's Status in Canada

If spouse holds a Work Permit: what is their job title and NOC code (if known)?

If spouse holds a Work Permit: is it LMIA-based or LMIA-exempt (if known)?

If spouse is a Study Permit holder: name of institution and program

Job Offer and Employer Details

Employer Name

Job Title

NOC Code (if known)

Has the employer indicated whether this position requires an LMIA?

If you believe this is LMIA-exempt, do you know which category? (e.g. intra-company transfer, CUSMA/USMCA professional, significant benefit, reciprocal employment, other trade agreement)

If this may be an intra-company transfer: how long have you worked for this company, and what is the relationship between the foreign and Canadian entities (parent, subsidiary, branch, affiliate)?

Has the employer started the IRCC Employer Portal process / paid the compliance fee?

Offer of Employment Number (if provided by employer)

Work History

Highest Level of Education Completed

Current or Most Recent Occupation

Years of Relevant Work Experience

Admissibility Screening

Please answer honestly — these questions affect eligibility and require legal review if "Yes."

Any criminal conviction, anywhere, ever (even if pardoned/expunged)?

Any previous Canadian immigration refusal, removal order, or overstay?

If yes to either above, briefly describe

Document Status

Check all documents you currently have ready.

Valid passport Job offer letter (if applicable) Employment reference letters Education credentials / transcripts Marriage certificate (if applicable) Spouse's status document / work or study permit Police clearance certificate(s) Medical exam (if completed)

Additional Information / Anything Else We Should Know

Client Declaration

I declare that the information provided in this form is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this form is for assessment purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of eligibility for any specific work permit category. I have read the Privacy Policy and Legal Notice. I authorize EBBI to share this information with supervising counsel, Atty. George M. Garvida, for the purpose of preparing a legal recommendation.

I have read and agree to the above declaration

Type Your Full Name (electronic signature)

Date