LMIA means Labour Market Impact Assessment. As much as possible, employers try to avoid LMIA because, not only is it a long process, it is also tedious, and time-consuming.
There are work permits that do not need LMIA and they include:
1. Workers that benefit the Canadian economy
If your company can demonstrate and show proof that you will provide a significant social, cultural, or economic value to Canada, you may qualify for this exemption.
2. Canadian interest and reciprocal employment
Through this exemption, foreign employees get a chance to work in certain sectors of the Canadian economy, as long as there is proof that Canadians can find similar employment overseas.
3. Intra-company transfers
Employers from abroad are not required to get an LMIA to transfer employees to a Canadian branch temporarily. It includes employers from international companies and businesses.
4. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and self-employed individuals
Foreign nationals who wish to work for themselves or run their own business while in Canada must prove that doing so will significantly benefit Canadian citizens or permanent residents economically and culturally for them to be given an LMIA exemption
5. Programs for international youth exchange
Canada also partakes in a few international youth exchange programs that let young people travel and work without needing an LMIA.
6. International Free Trade Agreements
International Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) may include clauses that make it simpler for entrepreneurs to conduct temporary operations in the member nations. As a result, they are excluded from the LMIA requirement, although foreign workers covered by a relevant FTA typically still need a closed work permit.
7. French-speaking workers
The requirement for an LMIA may not apply to French-speaking skilled workers with a legitimate job offer in a province or territory other than Quebec.
The IMP provides an exemption from the LMIA for the hiring of Francophone or bilingual temporary foreign employees outside of Quebec.
It is imperative to note that each circumstance has its peculiarities and as such you are advised to consult an immigration attorney to know how you fit in.
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