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If the position serves Canada's cultural and economic interests, the International Mobility Program (IMP) allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers without an LMIA. This results in faster processing and an easier application process than the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which requires an LMIA and is labour market dependent.
An LMIA is a document that proves a Canadian employer tried to fill a job locally but was unsuccessful, allowing them to hire a foreign employee.
There are various work permit streams and programs that fall under the IMP, many of which could eventually give you the opportunity to apply for permanent residency through various provincial programs or federal economic programs such as the Canadian Experience Class, which is part of the Express Entry system.
| International Mobility Programs | |
|---|---|
| Program/Stream | Who Can Apply ? |
| The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program | For those who have studied at and graduated from a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) |
| Reciprocal Youth Exchange Agreements | Such as the International Experience Canada (IEC) - for those between the ages of 18 and 30 (35) years of age who want to travel and work in Canada |
| International Free Trade Agreements | North American Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Chile FTA/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Columbia FTA/Canada-Korea FTA/; Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); and General Agreement On Trade In Services. |
| The Intra-Company Transfer Program | For those planning to transfer to a Canadian branch of the company they currently work for |
| The Bridging Open Work Permit | For those who want to work in Canada and are in the transition phase of becoming a permanent resident |
| Circumstances of Social or Cultural Benefit to Canada | For those who can contribute to Canada in a significant way through programs such as the Mobility Francophone Program. This will be reliant on the applicants past successes, recommendations and testimonials from those in a relevant field of expertise. |
Steps to apply :
The process, like the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, begins with your Canadian employer.
Step 1 : Job Offer
Your potential employer must submit an official job offer in Canada through the Employer Portal.
To hire foreign workers through the International Mobility Program, employers must meet the following requirements :
If you already have an open work permit, your employer will not be required to submit a job offer or pay the compliance fee, making the application both easier and faster to process.
Step 2 : Apply for Work Permit
After that, you will be able to apply for your temporary foreign work permit. To complete your application, you will need your offer of employment number. If you are eligible to work in Canada, your application will be approved, and you will receive the following :
Important to Note
Remember, a work permit will not grant you access to enter Canada. You will need and be issued with a Visitor's Visa (Travel Visa) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTa) if you will be arriving from another country.
You may also need to submit a medical certificate to show that you are in good health.
Step 3 : Prepare for Your New Job in Canada
You can begin your new life in Canada once you have obtained your work permit and travel visa.
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