The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program enables Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available. The availability of Canadian workers is determined by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), through its Service Canada processing centers. Interested employers apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to determine whether the worker would have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour market. This is the first step the employers must do in order to hire a temporary foreign worker through this program. Once ESDC approves the LMIA application, a copy of the LMIA document is sent to the foreign worker to apply for a work permit.
What is an LMIA?
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job, and that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job. An LMIA can also be called a confirmation letter.
Once an employer gets the LMIA, the worker can apply for a work permit.
To Apply for a work permit, a worker needs
–A job offer letter
–A contract
–A copy of the LMIA and
–The LMIA number
Requirements
All employers applying for an LMIA will have to: Pay a processing fee of CAD 1,000 (certain exemptions apply to LMIA supporting PR applications only and LMIA for a caregiver to low-income families. Provide documentation establishing business legitimacy
➜ Advertise a position for at least 4 weeks in the Canadian job market before moving forth to offer a position to a foreign worker.
➜ Provide evidence of having used at least two other recruitment processes other than the Canadian Job Bank website (employers must follow low wage or high wage recruitment guidelines)
➜ Provide a transition plan to ESDC explaining how reliance on foreign workers will be reduced (if applicable)
➜ Present evidence of investment in skill training of Canadian apprenticeship (if applicable)
➜ Attest that Canadian workers will not be laid off.
➜ English/French are the only languages to hire foreign workers, as the ESDC officer may refuse the application if any other language is required.
NOTE: Employers hiring in the airline industry such as foreign pilots may need additional requirements.
Types of LMIA
There are six types of Labour Market Impact Assessments for provinces other than Quebec
🅐 High-wage or low-wage LMIA
🅑 LMIA for Agricultural Worker
🅒 Dual Intent LMIA (Express Entry)
🅓 LMIA for Caregiver
🅔 Temporary Foreign Academic
🅕 Temporary Foreign worker through Global Talent Stream
Contact Us for Professional Service
If you would like to have a professional handle your case for you, we are happy to represent you in connection with your application to come to Canada. At this time, we are providing free immigration consultations to our clients. Please book a free consultation through the link on your website.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program enables Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available. The availability of Canadian workers is determined by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), through its Service Canada processing centers. Interested employers apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to determine whether the worker would have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour market. This is the first step the employers must do in order to hire a temporary foreign worker through this program. Once ESDC approves the LMIA application, a copy of the LMIA document is sent to the foreign worker to apply for a work permit.
What is an LMIA?
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job, and that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job. An LMIA can also be called a confirmation letter.
Once an employer gets the LMIA, the worker can apply for a work permit.
To Apply for a work permit, a worker needs
– A job offer letter
– A contract
– A copy of the LMIA and
– The LMIA number
Requirements
All employers applying for an LMIA will have to:
Pay a processing fee of CAD 1,000 (certain exemptions apply to LMIA supporting PR applications only and LMIA for a caregiver to low-income families.
Provide documentation establishing business legitimacy
➜ Advertise a position for at least 4 weeks in the Canadian job market before moving forth to offer a position to a foreign worker.
➜ Provide evidence of having used at least two other recruitment processes other than the Canadian Job Bank website (employers must follow low wage or high wage recruitment guidelines)
➜ Provide a transition plan to ESDC explaining how reliance on foreign workers will be reduced (if applicable)
➜ Present evidence of investment in skill training of Canadian apprenticeship (if applicable)
➜ Attest that Canadian workers will not be laid off.
➜ English/French are the only languages to hire foreign workers, as the ESDC officer may refuse the application if any other language is required.
NOTE: Employers hiring in the airline industry such as foreign pilots may need additional requirements.
Types of LMIA
There are six types of Labour Market Impact Assessments for provinces other than Quebec
🅐 High-wage or low-wage LMIA
🅑 LMIA for Agricultural Worker
🅒 Dual Intent LMIA (Express Entry)
🅓 LMIA for Caregiver
🅔 Temporary Foreign Academic
🅕 Temporary Foreign worker through Global Talent Stream
Contact Us for Professional Service
If you would like to have a professional handle your case for you, we are happy to represent you in connection with your application to come to Canada. At this time, we are providing free immigration consultations to our clients. Please book a free consultation through the link on your website.