Employment in Canada

Work Permits Canada

LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment), Francophone Mobility, open permits and transfers. We identify exemption codes to accelerate your arrival.

EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY

LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment)

The LMIA is a rigorous process where the Canadian employer must prove to ESDC that no qualified Canadian or PR is available for the position.

LMIA Refusal Rate: 35-45%

LMIA refusals are frequent. Common errors: insufficient job advertising, below-market salary, recruitment efforts not demonstrated.

LMIA Exemptions: Fast-Track Pathways

LMIA is not always mandatory. We identify exemption codes (C10-C63) to expedite the process.

Francophone Mobility (C16)

Major exemption for Francophones working OUTSIDE Quebec. Fast permit without LMIA.

CETA / USMCA (C20)

International trade agreements allowing exemptions for certain professions.

Intra-Company Transfer (C12)

Transfer of executives, managers or specialized knowledge workers from foreign branch.

Post-Graduation (C43)

PGWP for international students who completed Canadian studies.

Services for Employers

We assist Canadian employers in recruiting foreign workers legally and efficiently.

  • Complete LMIA application preparation
  • Job advertising strategy (Job Bank, newspapers)
  • Recruitment documentation and compliance audit
  • Identification of applicable exemption codes

Consultation Request

An expert will evaluate your employment situation and options.