International Mobility Program
- Open Date : February 26, 2021
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 workforce skills
- Varies by project
- 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
Next Steps
Eligibility
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.
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