Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream

• Most recent business license
• Recent CRA tax documents
• Recruitment and advertisement records
• Referral form from a designated partner, for Category A
• Labour Market Benefits Plan

Who is eligible?

• Innovative Canadian firms referred by a designated partner
• Canadian employers hiring for in-demand occupations on the global talent list

Who is not eligible

• Employers on the TFWP ineligibility list
• Businesses that regularly offer sex-industry services
• Employers in default of an administrative monetary penalty

Eligible expenses

• LMIA processing fee of $1,000 per requested position.
• Costs related to third-party representatives.
• Advertising and recruitment costs.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Recruitment fees charged to temporary foreign workers.
• Processing fees recovered from temporary foreign workers.
• Costs linked to withdrawn, cancelled, or refused applications are not reimbursed.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada
• Quebec

• Innovation and growth potential of the business.
• Need for unique and specialized talent.
• Occupation included on the global talent list, for Category B.
• Ability to meet Labour Market Benefits Plan commitments.

• Step 1: Review requirements
  • Determine if an LMIA is needed.
  • Check Category A or B eligibility and provincial requirements.
  • Prepare the Labour Market Benefits Plan and supporting documents.
• Step 2: Create the online application
  • Sign in to LMIA Online using a Job Bank for employers account.
  • Complete the application form and upload required documents.
  • Category A applicants must upload the referral form for each worker.
• Step 3: Submit and pay
  • Submit the LMIA application through LMIA Online.
  • Pay the processing fee, if applicable.
• Step 4: After submission
  • Respond to Service Canada if changes or clarifications are needed.
  • Receive the written decision once the assessment is complete.

• Application is reviewed for program requirements and labour market impact.
• Service Canada may temporarily suspend processing in serious risk cases.
• Decision is provided in writing after assessment.
• Approved employers receive a positive LMIA letter.
• Annual LMBP progress reviews continue after approval.

• LMBP progress reviews are conducted annually.
• Approved LMIA is valid for up to 6 months.
• Processing fees are not refunded in case of withdrawal or negative decision.
• Employers must keep supporting documents for 6 years.