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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers several programs for Canadian employers to hire foreign workers from inside and outside Canada, with some of the major programs being the following:
- Labour Market Impact Assessment Program (LMIA)
- IEC Program
- ICT C11 and C12 Programs
- Programs under International Free Trade Agreements.
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BOOK CONSULTATIONWhat is the Labour Market Impact Assessment or LMIA Program?
The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) program allows eligible Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents are not available to fill a position.
LMIA applications typically require employers to demonstrate genuine recruitment efforts and establish that there is a legitimate need to hire a foreign national for the role. Employers must also satisfy various eligibility and compliance requirements relating to their business operations and employment practices.
A successful LMIA application may allow a Canadian employer to support a foreign worker’s employment in Canada. Falcon Law PC assists employers and foreign workers with LMIA and Canadian immigration matters.
HOW IT WORKS
ADVERTISE JOB POSITION
An employer must advertise the job position or positions. Employers are required to advertise on preauthorized job boards such as the Job Bank, among others. The advertisement must run continuously for at least 4 weeks, at which point an employer may make an application for LMIA provided that no suitable for candidates were found.
SUBMIT APPLICATION
An LMIA application requires extensive documentation relating to the advertised position and the applicant employer including position advertisement, business licenses, income statement, payroll statement, among other things. The purpose of such documentation is to demonstrate that the advertised position and employer are eligible for LMIA.
LMIA APPROVAL
LMIA applications are generally reviewed in 10 to 20 business days. Generally speaking, processing times are faster for jobs which are the highest in demand and jobs paying the highest in wages. Once a positive LMIA application is received via mail or email, an employer may begin looking for a qualified foreign worker.
APPLY FOR WORK PERMIT
Following receipt of a positive LMIA and a determination of a qualified foreign worker for such position, the employee may use the positive LMIA for the purposes of applying for a work permit. Alongside the positive LMIA, the employee must present a valid job offer from the employer carrying the positive LMIA.
Our LMIA lawyers are experienced and well equipped in handling LMIA applications. If you are an employer or an employee, feel free to contact our LMIA lawyers for a consultation.
Other Immigration Programs
Intra-Company
Transfers (ICT)
Intra-Company Transfers are available to eligible employers with both a Canadian and foreign business presence. Qualifying businesses may transfer certain employees from foreign jurisdictions to Canada to work for the related Canadian entity.
Employers and employees must satisfy various eligibility and compliance requirements in order to qualify for an Intra-Company Transfer.
Falcon Law PC assists businesses and foreign workers with Canadian immigration and cross-border employment matters.
International Experience Canada (IEC) Working Holiday Visa
The International Experience Canada (IEC) Working Holiday program allows eligible foreign nationals from designated countries to live and work in Canada for a limited period of time.
Participants are generally issued an open work permit, allowing flexibility to work for different employers while travelling and gaining Canadian work experience.
Falcon Law PC assists individuals with Canadian immigration and work permit matters, including IEC Working Holiday applications.
International Free
Trade Agreements
Canada has several international trade agreements that allow eligible foreign workers from participating countries to work temporarily in Canada under certain categories and industries.
Programs under agreements such as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) may provide temporary work opportunities for qualifying foreign nationals.
Falcon Law PC assists businesses and individuals with Canadian immigration and cross-border employment matters.
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