Work Permit Consultation

Service Description

LMIA Work Permit: A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Work Permit is a type of work permit in Canada that requires a positive LMIA. An LMIA is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that shows there is a need for a foreign worker to fill a job position because no Canadian citizens or permanent residents are available to do the job. To obtain an LMIA Work Permit, the following steps are involved: 1. Employer Application: The employer must apply for an LMIA from ESDC, providing relevant details about the job position, the efforts made to hire Canadians, and the justification for hiring a foreign worker. 2. LMIA Approval: If the LMIA application is approved, the employer will receive a positive LMIA. This indicates that the job offer is genuine, and the employer can proceed with hiring a foreign worker. 3. Work Permit Application: The foreign worker can then apply for a work permit using the positive LMIA. The application will include forms, supporting documents, and payment of applicable fees. The worker may also need to undergo a medical examination. 4. Work Permit Approval: Once the work permit application is approved, the foreign worker can come to Canada and work for the specified employer in the specified job position. LMIA Exempt Work Permit: An LMIA Exempt Work Permit is a type of work permit that does not require an LMIA. This means that the employer does not have to go through the LMIA process to hire a foreign worker. Instead, the worker can apply directly for a work permit based on specific exemptions outlined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Common categories that may be eligible for LMIA Exempt Work Permits include: 1. International Trade Agreements: Workers from countries that have trade agreements with Canada, such as NAFTA or CETA, may be eligible for an LMIA Exempt Work Permit. 2. Intra-Company Transfers: Employees who are being transferred to a Canadian branch or subsidiary of their company may be eligible for an LMIA Exempt Work Permit. 3. International Experience Canada (IEC): Young individuals from certain countries who are participating in the IEC program may be eligible for an LMIA Exempt Work Permit. 4. Spousal/Common-Law Partner Work Permit: The spouse or common-law partner of a worker or student in Canada may be eligible for an LMIA Exempt Work Permit. The process for obtaining an LMIA Exempt Work Permit may vary depending on the specific category.

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• Edmonton, AB, Canada