IMM 1295 — Application for Work Permit Made Outside of Canada
Primary application form for work permits filed from outside Canada — used by Pakistani, Indian, Filipino, and other foreign workers entering Canada under LMIA, ICT, GTS, or other categories.
What this form is for
Primary application form for work permits filed from outside Canada — used by Pakistani, Indian, Filipino, and other foreign workers entering Canada under LMIA, ICT, GTS, or other categories.
Who completes it
Foreign workers applying for a Canadian work permit from outside Canada
Programs that use IMM 1295
Sections covered in the form
- Personal details + passport
- Employer details (Canadian)
- LMIA number or LMIA exemption code (where applicable)
- Position details + intended duration
- Funds + family in Canada
- Background information
Common mistakes on IMM 1295
⚠ Most-watched-for errors
The errors below are the ones we most commonly see when reviewing files from prior representatives or self-prepared applications. Each one risks procedural fairness letters, refusals, or misrepresentation findings.
- Mismatched employer name / address vs. the LMIA or offer letter
- Missing LMIA exemption code for LMIA-exempt categories (ICT, GTS, etc.)
- Insufficient funds for initial settlement
- Family-in-Canada section incomplete
Halani's notes on IMM 1295
Submit alongside the LMIA (if applicable), offer letter, proof of qualifications, and ties-to-home evidence for visitor-visa-required nationalities.
Where to download IMM 1295
Always download the current version directly from canada.ca — older versions get rejected. The IRCC forms catalogue is at canada.ca/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides.
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