Quebec releases 2023 list of jobs eligible for simplified LMIAs The Quebec Ministry of Immigration recently released its latest list of occupations eligible for simplified Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing. By Vimal Sivakumar
Four common ways to work in Canada without an LMIA under the Canadian interests category Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). By Vimal Sivakumar
Understanding the Intra-Company Transfer Program pathway to obtain a Canadian work permit Canada provides foreign nationals looking to work in this country with different ways to obtain a work permit. By Vimal Sivakumar
Global Talent Stream: Bringing highly skilled foreign tech talent to Canada Canada currently has north of one million job vacancies across the country. These job vacancies are spread throughout nearly every employment sector, which is why Canada has created several programs to aid employers with hiring foreign talent. By Vimal Sivakumar
Canadian work permits for athletes There are specific requirements for athletes and staff looking to work in Canada. By Daniel Levy
Getting an Intra-Company Transfer to Canada Multi-national companies that have parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate companies in Canada may be eligible to send employees to Canada with an Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) without needing to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). By Edana Robitaille
IT professionals who do not need a Canadian work permit Some tech professionals may be eligible to come to Canada as Business Visitors, which means they do not need a work permit to enter the country. By Daniel Levy
How can I work in Canada without an LMIA? The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. Work permits that require an LMIA fall under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). By Julia Hornstein
Filling gaps in the Canadian labour market with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a program intended to help Canadian employers find workers with highly specialized skills when they are unable to find the appropriate skill set among Canadians or permanent residents. By Edana Robitaille
