CANADA

Canada

Employers in Canada looking to hire foreign workers need to navigate the work permit process carefully. We have Immigration Lawyers available to manage this process for you. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown:

  1. Types of Work Permits
  • Employer-Specific Work Permit: Tied to a specific employer, position, and location. Employers must provide a job offer and, in many cases, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
  • Open Work Permit: Allows individuals to work for any employer in Canada, except those listed as ineligible. This permit is typically granted in specific situations, such as for spouses of skilled workers or international students
  1. Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
  • Purpose: An LMIA is a document that an employer in Canada may need to obtain before hiring a foreign worker. It shows that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job and that no Canadian worker is available to do the job
  • Application: Employers must apply to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) for an LMIA. If approved, the employer receives a positive LMIA, also known as a confirmation letter
  1. Application Process
  • Job Offer: Provide a formal job offer to the foreign worker.
  • LMIA (if required): Apply for and obtain a positive LMIA.
  • Work Permit Application: The foreign worker applies for a work permit, including the job offer and LMIA (if applicable) in their application
  1. Employer Responsibilities
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with all conditions listed on the work permit.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain records of the foreign worker’s employment and provide them to authorities if requested.
  • Reporting: Report any significant changes in the foreign worker’s employment status to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
  1. Fees
  • LMIA Fee: (some exemptions apply).
  • Work Permit Fee: work permit application
  1. Processing Times

Processing times can vary depending on the type of work permit and the applicant’s country of residence.

Please arrange a call with us so we can explain these steps and requirements in more detail. They are crucial for successfully hiring international talent in Canada. We have resource management based in Mexico and Romania to ensure we can provide large work force orders to the Canada.