Our expertise lies in identifying the best strategy for your hiring needs, whether it involves an LMIA or an exemption.
Intra-Company Transfers
Employers transferring employees from one branch or subsidiary of their company to another in Canada may qualify for an LMIA exemption. This applies to executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge.
International Agreements
Positions that fall under international agreements, such as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), may be LMIA-exempt. These agreements facilitate the temporary movement of professionals, traders, and investors.
Charitable or Religious Work
Employers hiring workers for charitable or religious activities are often exempt from the LMIA requirement. The roles must demonstrate a direct contribution to charitable or faith-based initiatives.
Significant Benefit
to Canada
Workers who provide a significant cultural, economic, or social benefit to Canada may be eligible for an LMIA exemption. Examples include entrepreneurs, researchers, and artists.
Reciprocal
Employment
When Canadian workers have similar opportunities abroad, foreign workers can be hired in Canada without an LMIA. Examples include exchange programs, internships, or co-op placements.
Special Policies or
Ministerial Instructions
Some examples are post-graduation work permits, spousal open work permits, bridging work permits.
Evaluate and guide to identify a strategy and determine the specific exemption policy.
Draft, prepare, and submit job offer applications as required for LMIA-exemptions.
Application draft and preparation. Submission of employer portal job offers.
Support the foreign candidate on obtaining their work permit.
The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document required by Canadian employers who wish to hire foreign nationals. It is issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to ensure that hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact the Canadian labor market.
An LMIA proves that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available to fill the position, making the role eligible for a temporary foreign worker.
Access international talent for your organization. Our comprehensive services link you with highly skilled professionals ready to make an impact in Canada.
We streamline international recruitment, managing every detail from candidate search to integration, so you can focus on building a winning team.
We manage every stage of the immigration process for you new talent delivering fast and reliable outcomes so your business can thrive with the right team.
Our experts handle the entire journey, from documentation to approvals, ensuring compliance and efficient processing times. Stay focused on growing your business while we take care of the details.
The Francophone Mobility Program allows Canadian employers to hire French-speaking or bilingual talent from abroad without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
This streamlined process helps you fill high-skilled positions quickly, while supporting Canada’s goal of promoting linguistic diversity. It’s an excellent opportunity to access top-tier international talent and strengthen your workforce, especially in industries with pressing labor shortages.
