The latest articles on DEV Community by Titanium Law Professional Corporation (@titaniumlaw). https://dev.to/titaniumlaw https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4194115%2Faee7a83d-5100-4bf6-be35-6f23f757badf.png https://dev.to/titaniumlaw en Titanium Law Professional Corporation Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:02:20 +0000 https://dev.to/titaniumlaw/work-permit-planning-for-software-developers-relocating-to-canada-315p https://dev.to/titaniumlaw/work-permit-planning-for-software-developers-relocating-to-canada-315p <p>Software developers often plan a move around a job offer, a start date, and a remote-work setup. Immigration status should be checked alongside that plan because a job offer alone does not establish permission to work in Canada.</p> <h2> Separate the role from the authorization </h2> <p>Start by identifying the proposed employer, duties, work location, start date, and whether the role is intended to be performed physically in Canada. Then check which work-permit route may apply and whether an LMIA or an exemption is relevant. The current requirements are on <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/services/work-canada.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRCC’s work-permit pages</a>.</p> <h2> Make a versioned document checklist </h2> <p>Keep the offer, employment agreement, passport, education or experience records, application forms, employer documents, and IRCC correspondence in a dated folder. A short README can record the document version, who supplied it, and what question it answers. Avoid posting personal identifiers, application numbers, or passport scans in public issues or forums.</p> <h2> Plan for changes before starting work </h2> <p>If the developer changes employers, duties, or work location, review the permit conditions before accepting a new start date. Employer-specific and open work permits create different constraints. A submitted application is not automatically permission to begin work under new conditions; follow the current IRCC instructions and wait for any required authorization.</p> <h2> Keep technical and immigration records separate </h2> <p>Use a private, access-controlled folder for immigration records. Keep source code, client data, and confidential employment material in the employer’s approved systems. This separation reduces the chance that a public portfolio, repository issue, or support ticket exposes sensitive information.</p> <p>This is general information for technology professionals, not legal advice. Requirements can change and depend on the facts. Review the current IRCC guidance and obtain advice for your circumstances.</p> webdev