LMIA Based Work Permit in Canada
Closed work permits requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) are essential for foreign nationals seeking employment opportunities in Canada. These permits are specific to an employer and are granted based on the results of the LMIA, which assesses the impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labour market. This type of work permit ensures that employers have made efforts to hire Canadian citizens or permanent residents before offering employment to foreign nationals.
Here are some common types of closed work permits and their key details:
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) – High wage work permit
- Who does it apply to? Foreign nationals who have received an offer of employment from an employer with a positive LMIA.
- What does it do? Allows the foreign national to apply for a work permit using the positive LMIA on the basis of the position offered.
- Restrictions? The foreign national is unable to work for any other employer. There may also be geographical restrictions.
- Next Steps? After obtaining Canadian experience, foreign nationals can apply for PR through one of the appropriate streams.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) – Low wage work permit
- Who does it apply to? Foreign nationals who have received an offer of employment from an employer with a positive LMIA.
- What does it do? Allows the foreign national to apply for a work permit using the positive LMIA on the basis of the position offered.
- Restrictions? The foreign national is unable to work for any other employer. There may also be geographical restrictions.
- Next Steps? After obtaining Canadian experience, foreign nationals can apply for PR through one of the appropriate streams.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) – Agriculture work permit
- Who does it apply to? Foreign nationals who have received an offer of employment from an employer with a positive LMIA primarily in agriculture.
- What does it do? Allows the foreign national to apply for a work permit using the positive LMIA on the basis of the position offered.
- Restrictions? The foreign national is unable to work for any other employer. There may also be geographical restrictions. Must be an occupation and activities related to primary agriculture.
- Next Steps? After obtaining Canadian experience, foreign nationals can apply for PR through one of the appropriate streams.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) – Academic work permit
- Who does it apply to? Foreign nationals who are academics with at least one post-graduate degree and earn most of their income from teaching or conducting research.
- What does it do? Allows the foreign national to apply for a work permit using the positive LMIA on the basis of the position offered.
- Restrictions? The foreign national is unable to work for any other employer. There may also be geographical restrictions.
- Next Steps? After obtaining Canadian experience, foreign nationals can apply for PR through one of the appropriate streams.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) – In-home Caregiver work permit
- Who does it apply to? Foreign caregivers who are eligible and qualified to provide in-home care given program Canada.
- What does it do? Allows the foreign national to apply for a work permit using the positive LMIA on the basis of the position offered.
- Restrictions? The foreign national is unable to work for any other employer. There may also be geographical restrictions.
- Next Steps? After obtaining Canadian experience, foreign nationals can apply for PR through one of the appropriate streams.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) – Global Talent Stream
- Who does it apply to? Specialized and highly-skilled foreign workers required by innovative firms in Canada to assist with scaling-up and growth.
- What does it do? Allows the foreign national to apply for a work permit using the positive LMIA on the basis of the position offered.
- Restrictions? The foreign national is unable to work for any other employer. There may also be geographical restrictions.
- Next Steps? After obtaining Canadian experience, foreign nationals can apply for PR through one of the appropriate streams.
Real West Immigration's Closed Work Permit Solutions in Surrey
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program category under which these work permits fall allows Canadian employers to hire temporary foreign workers to fill shortages in the Canadian labour force. These closed work permits are employer-specific and may have geographical restrictions, preventing the foreign national from changing employers without applying for a new work permit. Contact LMIA Consultants in Surrey for expert guidance and assistance with your closed work permit application.