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Labour Market Impact Assessment

Newly Released: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Recognized Employer Pilot
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Newly Released: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Recognized Employer Pilot

The Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) will help to reduce the administrative burden and simplify the hiring process for repeat Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program employers who demonstrate a history of complying with program requirements.

Most employers need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before they can submit a work permit application to hire a temporary foreign worker. An LMIA confirms that there is a need for a temporary foreign worker and that no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job. It also ensures that the employer’s job offer is legitimate, and that the employer has complied with Program requirements to protect workers.

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Business Legitimacy for LMIA Sponsoring Company
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Business Legitimacy for LMIA Sponsoring Company

The requirement for additional supporting documents to demonstrate that your business and job offer are legitimate is dependent on your history with the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program and the type of LMIA application you are submitting. To find out if you are required to submit business legitimacy documentation please review the following statements:

I have received a positive LMIA decision in the past 2 years, and
my most recent LMIA decision was positive

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LMIA Exempt Work Permits
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International Mobility Program: Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Exemption Codes

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. Sections 204 to 208 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) provide the regulatory authority to issue a work permit to a worker who does not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The LMIA exemption codes are listed in the following tables.

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Guide: How to Apply for Work Permit From Outside Canada (China)
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Guide: How to Apply for Work Permit From Outside Canada (China)

Guide: How to Apply for Work Permit From Outside Canada (China)
Please read this kit carefully before submitting your application. The documentation you provide with your application is necessary to establish that your entry to Canada would not be contrary to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. IRCC may refuse your application if you fail to provide complete, truthful, and accurate materials.

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