With Thirty-Five years in the industry, we specialize in LMIA process and recruitment of suitable qualified foreign workers from many countries Internationally.

HIRING A FOREIGN WORKER

Three basic steps to hire a temporary foreign worker:

Get a labor market impact assessment or submit an offer of employment.
Have the worker apply for a work permit.
Tell the worker what to expect from their application.

LMIA.

To apply for an LMIA in Canada, an employer must follow these steps:

• Step 1: Determine Eligibility. ...
• Step 2: Gather Information. ...
• Step 3: Submit an LMIA Application. ...
• Step 4: Wait for Approval. ...
• Step 5: Receive LMIA Approval Letter. ...
• Step 6: Obtain Work Permit.

Step 1: Find out if your company requires an LMIA
Most employers need an LMIA before they can hire a temporary foreign worker. Before you start the hiring process, you must determine if you need an LMIA. In certain situations, employers are not required to apply for an LMIA but must submit an offer of employment through their Employer Portal on the IRCC website. Their foreign workers can then apply for a work permit based on an LMIA-exempt offer of employment. In some instances, foreign workers are allowed to work in Canada without a work permit.

Step 2: Apply for an LMIA or submit an LMIA-exempt offer of employment
The process for hiring foreign workers varies in length, depending on the type of job you are trying to hire for. A work permit that requires an LMIA may take anywhere from 3 months to 6 months. Meanwhile, an LMIA-exempt work permit takes anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months, assuming the foreign workers your business wishes to hire are on top of their paperwork. A position that doesn’t require a work permit could be faster since all it takes is a visa in good standing.

Step 3: The foreign worker applies for a work permit
The workers themselves must apply for a work permit. There are numerous work permits available to foreign nationals wanting to work in Canada. Choosing the most suitable one is crucial because it will significantly impact your application’s success, processing time, and even the ability of your worker to bring their family with them to Canada. On many occasions, employers and employees collaborate with an immigration lawyer to streamline the process and ensure that error-free and policy-compliant immigration application is submitted.

Step 4: You must tell the worker what to expect from their application and ensure compliance with the conditions of employment
Once your worker is in Canada working for your company, you must ensure regulatory compliance with the employment of your foreign worker. Suppose your company is ever found in breach of employment of foreign workers. In that case, you may risk the ability not only to continue to employ your current international employees but also to hire foreign workers in the future.