LMIA Exempt work permit

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.

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.

You Would Not Need LMIA Support For Your Job If:

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

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