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Hire a Temporary Foreign Worker
As a Canadian employer, you may be able to hire a foreign worker to work for you temporarily. Typically, an employer who wants to hire foreign workers must first obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An LMIA is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada, which demonstrates that a particular employer needs foreign workers to meet their business’s needs. Alternatively, there are several situations where an employer may be able to hire a foreign worker without an LMIA, for example, if you are an intra-company transferee, a part of an international free trade agreements, or eligible for a Francophone mobility work permit. Our lawyers can assist you in determining whether an LMIA is required in your situation.
A successful LMIA application requires an understanding of the program requirements and the employer compliance regime that can be challenging to navigate without professional assistance. Our lawyers can assist you in the LMIA process and help prepare a strong LMIA application. Once you have received a positive LMIA, our lawyers can assist your potential worker in applying for a work permit (hyperlink “work permit” to the work permit page).
Support Your Employee for Permanent Residence
After working in the Canadian labour market for some time, many temporary foreign workers will seek out pathways to permanent residency (PR). As an employer, you may want to consider supporting the employee for PR in Canada. Assisting your employee with obtaining PR will allow them to stay in Canada permanently without renewing a work permit periodically. Our lawyers can assist you with determining how you can best support your employees who are looking to obtain Canadian PR. To explore this possibility further, please contact us for a consultation.