What is a Temporary Foreign Worker?
A temporary foreign worker is someone brought in to Canada at the request of an employer to fill a job vacancy. If approved to come to Canada, the worker is issued a permit for up to two years. For those filling higher-skill jobs, such as chefs and hotel managers, the employer can ask the federal government (HRSDC) for a longer period. In February 2007, the federal government launched a pilot project that increased the length of stay for jobs requiring less skills like chambermaids, waiters and waitresses. Instead of being able to stay for up to one year, they can now work in Canada for up to 24 months, depending on the nature of the job. Visit the HRSDC website for the Feb. 23, 2007 announcement extending the time for lower-skilled workers to 24 months.
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