Work in Canada from Cameroon: LMIA and LMIA-Exempt Work Permits

This guide covers work-permit options for Cameroonian professionals.

LMIA-based permit: Requires a positive LMIA from a Canadian employer.

LMIA-exempt permit: Includes Francophone Mobility, intra-company transfers, and international agreements.

Path to PR: Work for 12 months in a skilled occupation and apply through CEC; or obtain a Provincial Nomination for a local job offer.

Key documents: Cameroonian court-issued criminal record, ECA, language test, employment contract or LMIA, proof of funds, biometrics.

Official resources: Work in Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada.html).