Quebec releases 2023 list of jobs eligible for simplified LMIAs

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The Quebec Ministry of Immigration recently released its latest list of occupations eligible for simplified Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing. Briefly, LMIAs must be obtained by certain employers who intend to hire temporary foreign workers for their business. These documents are designed to provide assess the hiring of a temporary foreign worker and verify […]

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How to come to Quebec as a skilled worker

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:00:57 +0000

Quebec has a unique status in Canada, with specific provisions and powers in place to protect its distinct culture and language. Although the Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial power, Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry. Discover if You […]

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Examining what a Labour Market Impact Assessment is

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:00:35 +0000

Canadian employers may need to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before hiring a foreign worker. An LMIA is an employer-requested document that companies looking to hire temporary foreign workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) — a program designed to employ foreign nationals and temporarily address labour shortages at times when no […]

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How can I get a Labour Market Impact Assessment?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:00:58 +0000

The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a way the Canadian government supplements its workforce when there are not enough qualified workers in […]

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Quebec releases 2022 list of occupations eligible for facilitated LMIA

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:00:50 +0000

Quebec released the new list of in-demand occupations that benefit from facilitated processing under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. The new list has been significantly expanded from last year’s list of 181 occupations. There are now 228 occupations eligible for facilitated processing on the list which covers all of Quebec and takes into […]

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