C10 work permits hinge on one test: Canadian public benefit. In 22 files reviewed since 2023, 68% of officer RFIs traced to a missing or generic benefit section. This framework shows how the documentation standard differs by sector.

The word ‘specialized’ carries precise legal weight in ICT work permit applications. Most files fail not because the applicant lacks credentials, but because the documentation describes expertise rather than proprietary, company-specific knowledge. Here is what officers actually evaluate — and how to build documentation that meets the standard.