The IRCC mandatory language testing proposal is set to change how temporary foreign workers enter Canada under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to introduce third-party language assessments by 2027, ensuring workers possess the skills needed to integrate smoothly into the Canadian workforce and economy. This new measure reflects...
Canada’s marine industry is getting a powerful boost. On July 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new updates under the International Mobility Program (IMP) that directly affect marine transportation workers. This move brings Canada in line with international maritime standards while helping fill labour shortages and ensure stronger protections for foreign seafarers,...
For years, Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP) has served as a pathway for foreign business owners to temporarily operate in the country without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). But recent changes from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are reshaping this route. If you’re a business owner planning to come to Canada temporarily,...
In a recent development, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided a clarification concerning Francophone Candidates in the International Mobility Program (IMP). The update, released on January 25, 2024, aims to offer clear guidance, particularly regarding exceptions for individuals involved in primary agriculture occupations. Scope of Exception: NOC Categories 4 and 5 The key...
The International Mobility Program Plus (IMP+) is a new open work permit for international skilled workers with CSQ. A new pathway to reduce the waiting time before candidates and their families can arrive in Canada for approximately two-and-a-half years. The International Mobility Program Plus offers a new work permit for candidates shortlisted by Quebec. It...
Why do skilled candidates often struggle to find a job in Canada? The answer— Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Under the Temporary Foreign Worker program, a Canadian employer can hire a foreign worker only after proving that he/she has not found a suitable candidate in the country. This is proved by applying Employment and Social...
I want to hire a foreign worker but without the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. I urgently need to appoint a foreign skilled worker but don’t have the time to wait for LMIA processing. The LMIA process is too expensive. Is there a simpler and easier way to hire a foreign worker for my...
