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Streamline Your Company’s Workforce Expansion

Are you a Canadian employer seeking to expand your business or facing challenges in finding qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents to fulfill your workforce needs? Are you looking to harness the untapped potential of temporary foreign workers? We at Integralite Legal & Immigration Services, are your trusted partners in navigating the intricate landscape of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) and assiting you with securing top-tier international talent.

What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?

An LMIA is your gateway to a world of skilled foreign workers. It’s a vital document that demonstrates:

Identifying the Need: A positive LMIA showcases the undeniable need for a foreign worker to fulfill a specific role within your organization, backed by thorough market analysis.

No Local Competition: It also attests that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available and qualified to perform the job, ensuring fairness in the job market.

Confirmation Letter: Think of it as your golden ticket – a positive LMIA is often referred to as a “confirmation letter” which authorizes you to hire the foreign worker you’ve identified. The foreign worker will then include the Confirmation Letter with their work permit application.

Who Needs an LMIA?

Understanding whether you require an LMIA is the first step towards building a diverse, skilled workforce. Employers of certain temporary workers need an LMIA, and we are here to guide you through the process.

Need Clarity?: We can help you determine if an LMIA is necessary for your unique hiring needs. Just ask!

Workers, Take Note: If you’re a worker considering employment in Canada, we can help you identify the type of work permit you need and ensure your employer follows the necessary steps.

Do You Need an LMIA?

Most employers require an LMIA before they can bring in temporary foreign workers. Before you commence the hiring process, you must establish if an LMIA is essential. An LMIA confirms:

- - - The genuine need for a temporary foreign worker.
    - The unavailability of Canadians or permanent residents for the position.

To explore potential exemptions from LMIA or work permit requirements:

- - - Review the LMIA exemption codes and work permit exemptions.
    - Select the code that fits your situation, and we’ll guide you through the process.
    - If you qualify for an exemption, we’ll help you include it in your offer of employment.

Benefits of hiring an expert

Hiring a Temporary Foreign Worker can be stressful and complicated, our expertise will guide you throughout the entire process. An LMIA application is a long process, our experts know the rules and requirements for ESDC (LMIA) and IRCC (Work Permit). We will assist with strategy, identify and compile relevant and impactful evidence and additional information based on our experience with dealing with Canadian immigration officials. We conduct legal research, cite case law and include a Representative’s Legal Submission Letter advocating for your application’s approval. Hiring a highly skilled individual to handle your case takes away from the stress of the exhaustive immigration system.

LMIA Application Requirements

Processing Fee Exemptions:

- - Effective December 8, 2017, hiring foreign caregivers for medical assistance without paying LMIA processing fees requires a medical certificate.
  - Families or individuals with an annual income of $150,000 or less hiring foreign caregivers for childcare are also exempt.

Additional Processing Fee Exemptions:

- - No fees apply when supporting a foreign national’s permanent resident visa application.
  - Certain positions in on-farm primary agriculture (NOC codes 80020, 80021, 82030, 82031) are exempt.

Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express (in Canadian dollars).

Refunds: Non-refundable processing fees. Refunds only for fee collection errors.

Recruitment Fees: Prohibited from charging or recovering any recruitment fees from temporary foreign workers.

Language of Work: English and French as job requirements. Justification required for other languages.

Positions with No Language Requirement: Must provide details on effective communication measures and workplace safety.

Education, Training, and Experience: Employers must verify foreign workers’ qualifications for the job.

Regulated Occupations: Employers must arrange certification, registration, or licensing for foreign workers in regulated occupations.

Business Legitimacy: Employers must demonstrate legitimacy in job offers.

Union Consultation: Recommended for unionized positions to align with collective agreements.

Employment Agreement: Must provide a completed, signed employment agreement to foreign workers.

Third-Party Representatives: Paid representatives must be authorized under IRPA.

Recruiters: Compliance with provincial/territorial requirements for recruiters is essential.

New Employers: Review required for employers without TFW history. Demonstrated efforts to prevent workplace abuse necessary.

Health Insurance: Private health insurance covering emergency medical care required in some provinces/territories, costs not recoverable from TFWs. Coverage aligned with TFWs’ work period.

For the most updated and complete list, check out the government of Canada website. Click here.

What Happens After LMIA Approval?

With a positive LMIA in hand, your path to hiring skilled foreign workers becomes clear. You’ll provide a copy of the confirmation letter to each temporary foreign worker, enabling them to apply for a work permit.

But that’s not all; we offer expedited processing for certain cases, allowing you to get the talent you need even faster. We’re here to simplify the process and maximize efficiency.

Contact Us

Ready to grow your business by accessing the international talent pool? Partner with Integalite Legal & Immigration, where expertise, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency seamlessly intersect. Allow us to collaborate with you in establishing a dynamic workforce without geographical boundaries. Contact us today to embark on your journey to success. The world of skilled foreign workers awaits, and we’re here to make it accessible for you.

For a more detailed explanation and list of eligibility requirements, visit the government of Canada’s website.

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