Hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada requires an LMIA—however, there are 6 specific applications that employers can take advantage of, depending on the circumstances surrounding the hiring of foreign workers.
Companies as part of hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) in Canada under the Temporary Foreign Employee Program (TFWP) submit a request to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) for a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Will have to do This document is needed to determine the effect of hiring a foreign worker and their hiring on the Canadian labor market; However, there are special applications for specific contexts in which employers wish to hire a skilled foreign worker.
These particular applications have their own set of eligibility criteria, processing time, perks and requirements. They are available for the following six circumstances:
Express Entry:
This special application is for employers who wish to support their TFW’s application for Permanent Residence (PR). Under this system, employers help sponsor their employees (already legally residing in Canada as a temporary resident), so that they gain the required one year of full-time work experience, and then express To be eligible to apply for PR through Program admission system. Importantly, however, there is a different system for Quebec with its own ideas and programs (such as the Quebec Experience Program).
Global Talent Stream (GTS):
GTS is a special program for immigration that is reserved for skilled foreign workers who have skills in technology or STEM fields. These workers must possess skills that are highly sought after or scarce in Canada, in order to be considered. These TFWs are also classified as high-wage (National Occupation Class (NOC) A, or B) with an annual salary of at least $80,000. Under the GTS, companies can also apply for longer employment periods (up to three years) and must submit a Labor Market Benefit Plan (LMIB), (in addition to an LMIA), showing how the specific company’s practices are used. There will be an overall positive impact on the Canadian labor market. The GTS also includes several benefits for additional paperwork, including:
- Fast processing time (starting from the day after application submission) with a service standard of 10 business days – this standard is expected to be met at least 80% of the time;
- Personalized hi-touch assistance during the evaluation process;
- Highly skilled workers eligible to receive a work permit to be processed within two weeks—this standard is expected to be met at least 80% of the time; And;
- Ability to add and/or change multiple names on the positive GTS LMIA with processing standards within 15-20 business days of application update.
Position in Quebec:
Quebec has its own separate program for controlling economic immigration to its province; Known as Regular Skilled Workers Program (QSWP). Therefore the LMIA will be submitted to Service Canada and the Quebec Immigration Ministry simultaneously. At the time of this writing, Quebec has prioritized certain occupations and suspended minimum advertising requirements for other roles.
Academic:
Academics are defined as anyone with at least a postgraduate degree who earns the majority of his or her income through teaching or research as an employee of a university/university college in Canada. If the criteria are met, some professions may not even require an LMIA for employers to operate in Canada (while some others will not even require a work permit). Citizens of the United States, Saint Pierre et Miquelon and Greenland may apply for a work permit at the port of entry in Canada (if required).
agriculture :
Designed for workers in primary agricultural sectors (defined by a specific set of parameters), this program allows TFWs to work in Canada as agricultural workers on a farm, nursery or greenhouse. From January 12, 2022 to June 30, 2023, ESDC will suspend minimum advertising requirements, making it easier for companies to hire foreign workers in these areas. Note however that often these positions are for low-pay positions and NOC categories, and so subsequent immigration for permanent residence (PR) may be affected.
Caregivers:
Under the TFWP, families can provide live-in caregivers for children under the age of 18, or people with high medical needs (persons 65 years of age or older, or people with disabilities, chronic and/or incurable diseases). can be hired. Eligible occupations may include nurses, home support workers, live-in caregivers and personal care attendants (among others). To provide care to the workers on full time basis under this program.
Need to work in a private home, where care is being provided, and meet requirements set by ESDC and Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).