The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) ensure that the hired foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a way through which the federal government supports its workforce when there are not enough workers to perform a job. If you are an...
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Will Canada Suspend Immigration? Answer Hidden in Its Robust LMIA Process
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a sharp surge in unemployment numbers across the world. The situation seems worse than the 2008 global recession because there’s no clarity on when and how the pandemic will subside. Immigration becomes an easy target for politicians and policy makers alike during times of high unemployment. The US has...
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TFWP Employers Beware— Ignore High-Wage LMIA Transition Plan at Your Own Risk
The US has suspended short-term work permits as well as long-term employment visas till December 2020, which means Canada is the obvious alternative for skilled workers across the world. So, TFWP Employers, Don’t ignore LMIA High Wage Transition Plan As a Canadian employer, you certainly can explore the advantages and benefits of hiring a foreign...
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Hire Foreign Workers and Prep Your Business for the Post-Covid Economic Revival
The Covid-19 pandemic is certainly the biggest challenge the world has faced in a very long time. Yet, it is not the end of modern civilization, which means you need to start planning for the future. And you should prepare for the Post-COVID Canadian Economy. Unlike past pandemics, we have avoided horrendous casualties by sacrificing...
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Am I Eligible for an LMIA-Exempt Work Opportunity in Canada? Here is the Answer!
Obtaining Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a requirement imposed on Canadian employers seeking to hire a temporary foreign worker. This is done to ensure qualified citizens or permanent residents of Canada are not ignored by foreign workers who may be prepared to work for lower wages. A closed work permit i.e. a work permit...