Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Express Entry
Canada
Hire skilled foreign workers immigrating to Canada
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- grant_single|openingDateFebruary 18, 2021
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Other Support
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- Government of Canada
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, you could hire a foreign worker on a temporary basis, while also supporting that worker's permanent resident visa application. The job offer you make must meet the criteria of one of the e
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Employers who wish to hire skilled foreign workers and support their permanent resident visa application can do so under the IRCC Express Entry system by offering a job that meets the criteria of the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Canadian Experience Class.
- The employer must offer a job in positions of NOC TEER 0/1/2/3, with full-time hours, at least 1 year duration, and non-seasonal in nature.
- Employers must not be embassy, high commission, consulate, on the list of ineligible employers, new business less than 1 year old, or hiring workers intending to reside in Quebec.
- For more specific eligibility details, consult the immigration programs or Ministère de l’Immigration, Francisation et Intégration Québec.
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There are eligible types of companies to hire skilled foreign workers under the Express Entry system for supporting their permanent residency application:
- Companies offering jobs in positions of NOC TEER 0/1/2/3
- Companies offering skilled trade or technical occupations (NOC TEER 2/3)
- Companies offering management, professional, scientific, technical, or trade occupations
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Employers who are embassies, high commissions or consulates in Canada, or on the list of ineligible employers maintained by IRCC, as well as new businesses that have not been operational for at least 1 year, and those hiring workers intending to reside in the province of Quebec, are not eligible to make a job offer to a foreign worker under the listed immigration programs.
- Embassies, high commissions or consulates in Canada
- Companies on the list of ineligible employers maintained by IRCC
- New businesses that have not been operational for at least 1 year
- Employers hiring workers intending to reside in the province of Quebec
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Processing fees for a dual intent Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- The employer must offer a job under one of the listed economic immigration programs.
- The job offer must meet specific criteria for each program, such as job types, hours of work, duration, and nature of the position.
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- Step 1: Review the eligibility criteria and program requirements
- Understand the requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), or Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for making a job offer to a skilled foreign worker.
- Ensure your business meets the eligibility criteria set by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Step 2: Prepare and submit the job offer under the Express Entry system
- Offer a job that aligns with the criteria of one of the economic immigration programs (FSWP, FSTP, CEC).
- Ensure the job offer includes details such as position level, full-time hours, duration, and non-seasonal nature.
- Step 3: Apply for a dual intent Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
- Submit the application for an LMIA to support the foreign worker's permanent resident visa and temporary work permit applications.
- Paying the processing fee is required for a dual intent LMIA application.
- Step 4: Await decision and follow up if necessary
- Wait for the decision on the LMIA application, which may grant an employment duration of up to 3 years for high-wage positions.
- Contact the Employer Contact Centre or Service Canada processing centre if you need to modify the duration in the LMIA application.
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Hire a Skilled Worker to Support Their Permanent Residency: Summary
The Canadian government offers a pathway for employers to hire skilled foreign workers and support their permanent resident visa applications through various economic immigration programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Employers can make job offers to foreign workers in eligible occupations and durations, with the possibility of applying for dual intent Labour Market Impact Assessments to facilitate the workers' transition to permanent residency.
Hire a Skilled Worker to Support Their Permanent Residency: Detailed Explanation
The Government of Canada recognizes the value of foreign workers in meeting labour shortages and supporting economic growth. Employers looking to hire skilled foreign workers and assist them in obtaining permanent residency can do so through the Express Entry system, which includes programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Under the FSWP, employers can offer jobs in management, professional, scientific, technical, or trade occupations with specific criteria around hours, duration, and seasonality. Similarly, the FSTP targets skilled trade or technical occupations, allowing multiple employers to make employment offers. The CEC requires foreign workers to have relevant Canadian work experience and meet specific job offer conditions.
To be eligible to hire foreign workers under these programs, employers must meet certain criteria and cannot be listed as ineligible employers, operate in Quebec, or have limited business experience. Employers can also apply for dual intent Labour Market Impact Assessments to support foreign workers' applications for both permanent residency and temporary work permits.
The duration of employment offered for high-wage positions can be up to 3 years, subject to reasonable employment needs and exceptional circumstances. Employers have the option to modify the duration in their LMIA applications and must adhere to the guidelines outlined by IRCC for both high-wage and low-wage positions. Overall, hiring skilled workers to support their permanent residency contributes to Canada's workforce diversity and economic prosperity.
