Hire a permanent foreign worker

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was July 9, 2024.

Q: Is the Hire a permanent foreign worker a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Hire a permanent foreign worker is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Hire a permanent foreign worker?

Hire a permanent foreign worker is funded by Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Hire a permanent foreign worker program?

To be eligible for the Hire a permanent foreign worker program, you must: • The employer must be seeking to hire a foreign worker for a permanent position. • The employer should support the foreign worker in their journey to obtain permanent residence.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Hire a permanent foreign worker?

You can contact Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Q: Where is the Hire a permanent foreign worker available?

The Hire a permanent foreign worker program is available across Canada.

Last Update: August 27, 2025

Canada

Help to hire permanent foreign workers

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : October 30, 2023
Closing date : July 9, 2024

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Immigration

Government of Canada

Program status

Open

Overview

The "Hire a Permanent Foreign Worker" grant supports employers in addressing labor or skill shortages by hiring foreign workers and recent graduates and assisting them on their path to permanent residency. This program encompasses various eligible activities, including making valid job offers and utilizing different immigration programs; however, the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

Hire foreign workers and recent graduates to address labour or skills shortages.
Support a foreign employee in their journey to permanent residence.
Hire through the Atlantic Immigration Program.
Become a designated employer to hire a skilled worker or international graduate.
Create a valid job offer for an Express Entry candidate.
Hire a home child care provider or home support worker.
Hire a provincial nominee by collaborating with a province or territory.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 40,000

Supporting the journey to permanent residence for an international marketing specialist

$ 30,000

Hire a foreign childcare provider to support a local community center's daycare program

$ 50,000

Hiring a software developer from abroad to address specific technical skills gaps in our team

$ 60,000

Recruitment of an international chef to introduce new culinary experiences in a local restaurant

$ 65,000

Hiring a foreign health care professional to address staff shortages at a local clinic

$ 45,000

Hire a recent graduate from abroad to develop a new environmental sustainability program

Eligibility

There are eligibility criteria for this grant. To qualify for hiring a permanent foreign worker, you must:

Have a genuine need for the employee's skills and experience
Meet all the requirements for the specific immigration program you are using
Ensure the job offer meets all the necessary conditions
Comply with all relevant employment standards and regulations

Who is eligible?

There are several types of companies eligible for this grant program:

Employers looking to hire skilled workers or tradespeople
Employers seeking to hire foreign workers or recent graduates to fill labor or skills shortages
Employers willing to support an employee in their journey to permanent residence

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant, including:

Costs associated with hiring foreign workers or recent graduates
Supporting an employee in their permanent residence journey

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.

Employer must demonstrate a genuine need for the foreign worker
Job offer must meet certain requirements under immigration programs
Proof of efforts to recruit or train Canadians or permanent residents
Ability to pay the offered wage and comply with employment standards

How to apply

Determine Your Eligibility

Review the eligibility criteria for hiring a permanent foreign worker.
Assess your business needs and whether they align with the available programs.

Create an Employer Portal Account

Sign up for the Employer Portal on the relevant government website.
Input your business information and complete the registration process.

Job Matching and Expression of Interest

Utilize Job Match services to find suitable foreign candidates.
Submit an Expression of Interest for hiring through immigration programs.

Make a Valid Job Offer

Create a job offer that meets the criteria for an Express Entry candidate.
Ensure the job offer aligns with immigration requirements for supporting permanent residency.

Submit Supporting Application Documents

Gather necessary documents such as the job offer and recruitment efforts.
Submit these documents through the Employer Portal.

Await Application Results

Receive confirmation of submission and await feedback from immigration authorities.
Be prepared to provide additional information if requested.

Additional information

Access to the Employer Portal is crucial for managing job offers and foreign worker applications.
Job Match services can assist in locating suitable candidates effectively.
Utilizing the Job Bank can streamline the hiring process of foreign skilled workers.
Becoming a designated employer under specific immigration programs can facilitate the hiring process.
Employers are encouraged to use outreach services to optimize their use of immigration programs.
Employers must ensure that job offers meet the criteria for Express Entry and other immigration applications.
Guide documents are available to assist in hiring and retaining internationally trained workers.

Documents and links

Hire a permanent foreign worker

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Hire a permanent foreign worker Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Hire a permanent foreign worker. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Hire a permanent foreign worker?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Hire a permanent foreign worker?

Hire foreign workers and recent graduates to address labour or skills shortages. Support a foreign employee in their journey to permanent residence. Hire through the Atlantic Immigration Program. Become a designated employer to hire a skilled worker or international graduate. Create a valid job offer for an Express Entry candidate. Hire a home child care provider or home support worker. Hire a provincial nominee by collaborating with a province or territory.