Courtesy – https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/hire-immigrants/infosheets.html

Temporary Immigration:

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

There are many job openings in Canada but when no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job, employers can apply for
a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Service Canada. A positive LMIA is required to hire foreign workers under this program. There are other Canada Visa options available to employers and perspective applicants and we will be discussing them below.

International Mobility Program (IMP)

Certain foreign workers can be exempted from the LMIA requirement based on international agreements, reciprocal employment opportunities and other Canadian interests. An offer of employment in IRCC’s Employer Portal is required to hire foreign workers under this program. There are many Canada Visa exempt countries and this option is a good alternative for their citizens.

Global Skills Strategy (GSS) Benefits employers using either the TFWP or IMP:

1) 10-day LMIA processing for in-demand occupations on the Global Talent Occupations List or based on referrals from ESDC partners

2) Two-week work permit processing for Global Talent Stream or high-skilled (NOC 0/A) IMP applicants

3) Work permit exemptions for short-term work: high-skilled talent (NOC 0/A) for 30 days or less

4) Dedicated Service Channel: personalized service based on referral from an IRCC partner

Permanent Immigration

Express Entry: It is an online system to apply for permanent residence through:

1. Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades Program
2. Canadian Experience Class
3. Provincial & Territorial Nominee Program (portion)

Points awarded based on profile; top-scoring candidates invited to apply; processing within 6 months in 80%
of cases.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot: designated employers can hire skilled workers or international graduate students to meet labour needs (no LMIA required).

• Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in one of the participating communities.

Please visit the respective provincial/territorial information online for more details:

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec Skilled Worker
for immigrants selected by Quebec