A practical guide to Canada’s visa sponsorship for factory workers in 2025/2026. Learn which visas and NOC codes are most common, and discover where to find legitimate job opportunities.

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1) The visa routes that really get used

A) Employer-specific work permit via LMIA (TFWP)
Most “visa sponsorship” for factory roles means an employer hires you under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) after getting a positive LMIA. You then apply for a closed (employer-specific) work permit. Official program rules and employer duties are here.

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• You can directly search jobs from employers who already have (or applied for) an LMIA on Canada’s Job Bank—use the “Temporary foreign workers” filter.
• In mid-2025, ESDC raised TFWP wage thresholds that determine whether a job is “high-wage” or “low-wage,” which can affect employer eligibility and job offers. Expect offers to align with current provincial medians.
• Employers must stick to the LMIA occupation’s duties/conditions and Canadian law protects TFWs.

B) PR pathways you can run in parallel (or later)

• Express Entry (category-based): 2025 prioritizes certain categories (e.g., trades; plus new education category). Manufacturing experience can help if it matches targeted categories or general CRS competitiveness.
• Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP): Some provinces invite factory/processing NOCs through employer-job-offer streams—Ontario’s In-Demand Skills is a common example (several factory NOCs are eligible).

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2) Factory/processing NOC codes to target (NOC 2021)

Use the right NOC code in your CV and job search so postings, LMIAs, and PNP draws line up. Examples:

• 94100 – Machine operators, mineral & metal processing (TEER 4). 94140 – Process control & machine operators, food & beverage processing.
• 94105/94106 – Metalworking/forging & machining tool operators (TEER 4).
• 95109 – Other labourers in processing, manufacturing & utilities (entry-level).
• 95102/95104 – Labourers in chemical products; labourers in rubber & plastic products mfg.

Tip: If you’re aiming at Ontario PNP (In-Demand Skills), check its eligible NOC list—it includes many factory machine-operator and labourer codes.

3) Where to find real 2025/26 openings (with sponsorship intent)

• Job Bank – Temporary foreign workers: this filter surfaces postings where the employer has applied for or holds an LMIA. Start here and search terms like “machine operator,” “assembler,” “production worker,” “food processing”.
• Indeed (Canada): use queries like lmia, visa sponsorship, factory worker to see active ads; validate LMIA status during screening.
• Wide search for “factory worker”: Job Bank shows tens of thousands of postings; refine by NOC and province to match wages and demand.

4) Fast application game plan (step-by-step)

1. Map your NOC precisely (e.g., 94140 if you’re a food-plant machine operator). Government tool and ESDC profiles help confirm duties.
2. Target LMIA-active employers (Job Bank TFW filter). Shortlist roles where the posting mentions LMIA/TFWP or “foreign workers welcome.”
3. Match duties to the NOC in your CV and cover letter (critical for LMIA compliance). Use the “Main duties” list from the NOC profile to align your bullet points.
4. Confirm basics early with the employer: LMIA stream (high- vs low-wage), shift schedule, overtime, location, and housing/transport if remote. (ESDC’s TFWP page outlines employer responsibilities and your protections.)
5. Run immigration in parallel: if you meet language/education thresholds, create an Express Entry profile and watch category-based rounds; also check your province’s PNP (e.g., Ontario’s In-Demand Skills).

5) Quick expectations & guardrails

• Wages: Since June 27, 2025, TFWP wage thresholds were revised—expect offers to meet or exceed current provincial/territorial median wages for your LMIA stream. This is good for fairness and protects you from underpayment.
• Protection: Employers must keep you in the same occupation and working conditions as approved in the LMIA; Canada treats TFW exploitation as unlawful.
• Red flags: “Guaranteed visa for a fee,” no mention of LMIA, or duties/pay that don’t match the NOC. Always ask for clarity about the LMIA stage, contract terms, and overtime rules.