Now Chileans can travel to Canada as professionals and technicians!

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Now Chilean citizens are part of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), this implies that any professional from Chile who wants to apply for this permit is covered by this benefit. The most important thing is that from now on technicians with a technical diploma and experience in the areas of the new list will also be able to apply for a facilitated work permit without the need for a positive LMIA assessment with a Canadian employer. 

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The CPTPP is an agreement between Canada and several countries first implemented in 2018 to facilitate obtaining a temporary work permit for foreign professionals and technicians who wish to live and work in Canada, and is covered under the International Mobility Program (IPM). The countries benefiting from this agreement are: Australia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Malaysia and this year (2023) Brunei and Chile were officially included!

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What do Chilean applicants need to know?

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They must have studies and demonstrate work experience in the areas covered by the agreement, in addition to obtaining an offer of employment in that area.

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Who is included in this new list?

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Plumbers, masons, carpenters, and any type of construction work, as well as other

technicians who were not previously covered by the agreement. 

All in all, this is one more reason to consider Canada as a destination!

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What occupations are eligible for Chilean applicants?

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If professional, all TEER 0 and 1 occupations are eligible, with the exception of the following:

• Health, education, social service and allied professions, occupations related to cultural industries, directors of recreation, sports and fitness programs and services, telecommunications company executives, postal and courier service executives, judges, lawyers and notaries, except foreign legal advisors.

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If technical, those listed as TEER 2 and 3:

• Aeronautical, electromechanical and avionics instrument technicians and inspectors.
• Technologists and technicians in civil engineering.
• Computer and information systems technicians (occupation includes elements of TEER 1).
• Building inspectors and surveyors.
• Technologists and technicians in electrical and electronic engineering.
• Electricians.
• Engineering inspectors, testers and regulators.
• Graphic designers and illustrators.
• Industrial engineering technologists and technicians.
• Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics.
• Interior designers.
• International buying and selling agents.
• Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians.
• Oil and gas well drillers, services and testers
• Plumbers.
• And all careers and trades that meet TEER requirements.

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Please note that manual labor applies to positions such as supervisors and not assistants. For example: supervisors in food, beverage and tobacco processing, among others.

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What are the requirements?

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Please note that requirements vary depending on your job profile.

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Professional profile: 

• The applicant must have a job offer that contemplates his or her specialized theoretical and practical training.
• Must have a post-secondary or post-secondary education degree of four (4) years or more, as well as additional requirements based on your job position in Canada's NOC classification. 
• Demonstrate a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the area of work of your offer.
• To manage fees comparable to those of other professionals in the labor sector in the area.

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Technical profile:

• The applicant must have a job offer that contemplates his or her specialized theoretical and practical training.
• Must have a post-secondary or post-secondary education degree of two (2) years or more, as well as additional requirements based on your job position in Canada's NOC classification. 
• Demonstrate a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the area of work of your offer.
• To manage fees comparable to those of other professionals in the labor sector in the area.

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Both professionals and technicians must present:

• Documents evidencing the offer of employment from the Canadian company and it must include the job position, the region, among other job descriptions.
• Academic qualifications that authenticate your knowledge in the area of work, since there are regulated occupations in Canada which are intended to protect public safety, therefore, you must have the appropriate certification in order to process your work permit. 
• If the occupation is regulated, you must submit evidence attesting to your certification issued by the appropriate regulatory body.
• Evidence of your work experience.

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If you are a professional or technician and wish to qualify for the Transpacific Program, or any other assumption of the International Mobility Program, at Immiland we can advise you to apply successfully. Our legal team specialized in immigration processes will guide you. For more information, click here link.

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What aspects are evaluated in its application?

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• Proficiency in English or French. Please note that to perform the job you need to be able to communicate easily with your work environment, although this aspect is not limiting in your offer, the official may require proof of your linguistic competence according to the job.
• Length of stay. Please note that the permit is temporary and the duration of stay in Canadian territory starts from one year and can be extended as long as the real need for a job is demonstrated.

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Is the spouse also eligible?

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• Please note that under the 53rd Administrative Code, there are spousal provisions that condition eligibility, which is based on the citizenship or permanent resident status and occupational level of the principal applicant. Also, be aware that the open work permit must have a validity that matches the principal applicant's work permit. 
• On the other hand, the spouse's or partner's work permit can be issued at points of entry (POE).

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If you are Chilean and wish to apply for this immigration benefit, you can schedule an appointment with our Immiland advisors by clicking here link.

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With love,

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Immiland

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