LMIA and Work Permit

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker. A worker would need an LMIA, and a job offer letter, to apply for a Work Permit.A work permit is a legal document permitting a foreign national to engage in employment while inside of Canada.

LMIA Exempt Workers, on the other hand, may apply for and be granted a work permit with a job offer only, without the need of an LMIA. An employer-specific work permit lets you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit.

Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)

TRP allows a foreign national to enter and/or remain in Canada as a visitor, student, or worker for a given period. Only foreign nationals present in Canada have temporary resident status. A TRP does not allow a foreign national to work in Canada. This permit may be cancelled by an officer at any time.

A TRP is a travel document allowing people who are inadmissible to Canada to visit the country on a short-term basis. A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is an official document placed in your passport proving you have met the requirements to enter Canada as a temporary resident.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

It allows Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals temporarily to fill shortages in Canada’s labour force through LMIA-exempt work permit applications.

Study Permit Refusal

After many months of planning and anticipation, it can be frustrating to be denied a Study Permit. We look forward to the opportunity to reapply a study permit application under the procedural fairness letter. A Procedural Fairness Letter is an email or letter sent electronically by an immigration officer that allows the candidate to respond to a concern about the documents that have been submitted.

Global Talent Streamwork permits

The Global Talent Stream (GTS) is designed to help Canadian employers to hire highly skilled foreign talents globally who will enable Canadians to compete on an international scale.

International Mobility Program (IMP)work permits

Allows an employer to hire a temporary worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment. In most cases, you'll have to submit an offer of employment through the Employer Portal. After your part is done, the temporary foreign worker must apply for a work permit.

CUSMA Work Permits

Under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), eligible U.S. and Mexican nationals can obtain Canadian work permits to work in Canada.Work Permits under CUSMA do not usually require a Canadian labour market test. Although LMIA-exempt, workers and employers who use the CUSMA program must comply with all provisions governing temporary work in Canada.

CETA Work Permits

CETA is a multilateral trade agreement negotiated between Canada and the European Union (EU) and it provides unique opportunities to European Unioncitizens to work in Canada. They may be eligible to work in Canada without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or a work permit.

Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)

International students who complete an eligible Canadian post-secondary program may apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).The PGWP is an open work permit, and it allows you to work for any employer of your choice in Canada.

Spousal Sponsorship from Inside of Canadawork permits

If your spouse is currently working or studying in Canada, or if you have applied to be sponsored for permanent residence by your spouse or partner in Canada, you may be eligible for an open work permit.

International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits

This allows youth from Andorra , Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia,and Czech Republicto travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years. There are three categories under this scheme: Working holiday visa, Young Professionals, and International Co-op Internship. The Working Holiday visa is ideal for individuals who want the freedom to work for any employers while travelling in Canada.

The Young Professionals program allows foreign nationals to gain Canadian professional work experience by working with a Canadian employer. The International Co-op Internship program allows international students to complete an internship or work placement in Canada as a requirement for their post-secondary education.

Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)

This is a special work permit that lets you work in Canada while you wait for your permanent resident application results. Normally, you can qualify for this specific permit if you have applied under certain types of permanent residence programs.

Spouse Accompanying International Studentwork permits

An international who got admission in a designated institution (DLI) in Canada can include their spouse and dependent children on their application for a Canadian study permit, keeping in mind the above-mentioned impacts this may have on the approval of the study permit.

Intra-Company Transferwork permits

Intra-Company Transfer work permits do not require an LMIA. Foreign businesses with a parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in Canada have the option to bring key personnel to Canada through an Intra-Company Transfer.

Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)

This scheme enables employers to hire temporary foreign workers to fill temporary positions in agricultural production for a maximum of 8 months at a time.Worker’s form following countries are eligible apply under this category ;Mexico, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.