How much funding can be received?

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

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the International Mobility Program?

International Mobility Program is funded by Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada, Immigration

What are International Mobility Program's eligibility criterias?

The employer must submit an offer of employment through the Employer Portal. Once the employment process is completed, the temporary foreign worker must apply for a work permit. The employer must adhere to specific conditions and responsibilities upon the worker's arrival.

International Mobility Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

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International Mobility Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : February 26, 2021

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Government of Canada
Immigration

Program status

Open

Overview of the International Mobility Program program

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

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 60,000

Hiring a childcare expert from Australia to develop educational programs

$ 72,000

Acquiring an environmental engineer from France to improve waste management

$ 52,000

Recruiting an agricultural specialist from Mexico to assist in crop management

$ 120,000

Hiring a German data scientist to implement AI solutions

$ 64,000

Bringing a marketing specialist from the UK to enhance outreach

$ 80,000

Hiring a software engineer from India for developing a new company website

Eligibility criteria of the International Mobility Program program

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 to the International Mobility Program program

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