International Mobility Program
Overview
When no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job you need to fill, you can hire a temporary foreign worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment. To qualify, you need to submit an offer of employment through the Employer Portal and
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop employee skills
- No Condition
- Open Date : February 26, 2021
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Canada
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
- All industries
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- All structures
- All dimensions
Activities funded
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for hiring a temporary worker without an LMIA:
- Employer must be eligible to hire through the International Mobility Program.
- Temporary foreign worker must apply for a work permit after the employer's offer of employment.
Who is eligible?
Any employer, including businesses, non-profit organizations, and other types of organizations, can apply to hire a temporary worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) through the International Mobility Program. The eligibility criteria for this program may vary based on the specific requirements outlined by the government authorities. It's recommended to check the official guidelines or consult with relevant authorities for detailed information on eligibility and application procedures.
How to apply
Create Employer Portal Account
- Access the Employer Portal through the official Canadian immigration website.
- Register for an account if you do not already have one.
Submit an Offer of Employment
- Log into the Employer Portal using your credentials.
- Complete all mandatory fields in the Offer of Employment form.
- Provide detailed information about the job position and the foreign worker.
- Pay the employer compliance fee.
- Submit the Offer of Employment through the portal.
Await Work Permit Application by Worker
- Inform the temporary foreign worker to apply for a work permit.
- Ensure the worker has access to the submitted Offer of Employment information for their application.
Monitor and Fulfill Employer Responsibilities
- Once the foreign worker arrives, ensure compliance with Canadian employment standards.
- Maintain records and documentation as required under the program.
- Be prepared for possible employer inspections.
Additional information
- Submit an offer of employment through the Employer Portal
- The temporary foreign worker must apply for a work permit
- Meet certain conditions and responsibilities once the temporary foreign worker arrives
- Risk of being issued a penalty if conditions and responsibilities are not met
