Global Talent Stream Work Permits

GTS establishes a two-week standard for processing of work permit applications for highly skilled tech talent.

There are two categories under the GTS: Category A and Category B.

• Category A is for high growth companies that can demonstrate a need to recruit unique specialized talent from abroad. Employers in this category must be referred to the GTS by a designated referral partner.
• Category B is for employers looking to hire certain highly skilled workers for occupations found on the Global Talent Occupations List, which have been determined to be in demand and for which there is insufficient labour supply.

STEM workers may be eligible under Category B, as many of the occupations consist of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics occupations.

It is important to note that the GTS is also available in Quebec.