LMIA Exempt Work Permit

LMIA – Labor market impact assessment is needed to apply for most Canadian work permits. Getting an LMIA document is a long process that some employers avoid. Luckily, there are several types of Canadian work permits for which LMIA is not required.

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Types Of LMIA

  • Jobs covered by territorial, provincial, and federal contracts including significant investment projects.
  • Jobs covered by international contracts such as GAS, NAFTA, or CUSMA and other non-trading contracts.
  • Jobs in which you can offer a significant benefit to Canada
  • Jobs in which your employment is mutual, in which you get a job in a category where
  • Canadian citizens have the same opportunities in other countries.
  • Jobs in which you are coming in as a charity or religious worker.
  • Jobs designated by ministers, including academics from Canadian schools, medical residents, and a lot more.
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You Would Not Need LMIA Support For Your Job If:

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You’ve worked for the employer mentioned on your work permit for at least one year.

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You’ve got a valid job offer

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You have a work permit that has an exemption from an LMIA under any one of these:

  • A provincial-federal contract
  • It falls under the category of Canadian interest
  • An international contract

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is LMIA?
LMIA full form is Labor market impact assessment. LMIA is needed to apply for most Canadian work permits. Getting an LMIA document is a long process that some employers avoid. Luckily, there are several types of Canadian work permits for which LMIA is not required.
How Many Types Of LMIA Exemptions Are There?

There are two types of LMIA exemptions. LMIA-exempt work permits usually refer to one of the following:

  1. Open Work Permit
  2. Employer Specific Work Permit
What Is an Open Work Permit?
In an open work permit, no job offer and no LMIA is needed. Foreign nationals would be capable to work for any employer if they meet program requirements.
What Is Employer-Specific Work Permit?
In an employer-specific work permit, a job offer is required but no LMIA is required. A candidate should meet program requirements.
Which Job Does Not Require LMIA Support?

You will not need LMIA support for your job if you’ve worked for the employer mentioned on your work permit for at least one year. If you’ve got a valid job offer or if you have a work permit that has an exemption from an LMIA under any one of these:

  • A provincial-federal contract
  • It falls under the category of Canadian interest
  • An international contract
What Is A Pilot Projection Work Permit?

A pilot project is a contract between the provincial government and CIC to encourage temporary foreign nationals in certain fields. These contracts as well apply to the spouses, and minors of eligible workers.

Do Dependants Of Foreign Worker Require LMIA?
Spouses and dependents of foreign nationals that have a Canadian work permit for a qualified position don’t require an LMIA. Please note that this doesn’t apply to the spouses of workers on an International exchange program.
What Is Reciprocal Employment?
Reciprocal employment contracts allow foreign nationals to take up employment in Canada when Canadian has similar work opportunities abroad.

Intra Company Transfer (ICT)

Multinational agencies might be capable to send important staff to work at their Canadian location through ICT.

This option is accessible to agencies that have a parent, subsidiary, affiliate location, or branch that is functional in Canada.

The occupation in Canada might only be for executives and senior managers, operational managers, or an employee who can show specialized knowledge of the company’s services, products, procedures, and processes.

Canada United States Mexico Agreement – CUSMA

Mexico and U.S. citizens can get Canadian work permits under Canada united states Mexico agreement – CUSMA.

Formerly known as NAFTA, CUSMA enables Canada, the US, and Mexico to exchange talent without the need for LMIAs.

There are 4 categories of temporary work covered under CUSMA:

  1. CUSMA Professionals
  2. CUSMA Intra-Company Transfers
  3. CUSMA Traders
  4. CUSMA Investors

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Comprehensive Economic And Trade Agreement – CETA

The free trade contract of Canada with the European Union and its member states is called the comprehensive economic and trade agreement – CETA.

There are 4 groups of individuals who might advantage from CETA:

  1. Business visitors
  2. Intra-company transferees
  3. Investors
  4. Contractual service suppliers and independent experts
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