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International Mobility Program - Canada

International Mobility Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Hire temporary foreign workers fast

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 26, 2021
Financing Type
Other Support
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

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

Activities funded

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

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

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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

Documents and links

International Mobility Program

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Frequently Asked Questions about the International Mobility Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the International Mobility Program. 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.

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