The International Mobility Workers Unit (IMWU) helps employers determine if they and the temporary foreign workers they intend to hire are exempt from obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or a work permit. This service simplifies the process of assessing exemptions under Canada’s immigration policies.
1. Requesting an Opinion:
- Employers can submit a request to determine if an LMIA or work permit exemption applies.
- Only one exemption per request is allowed; multiple exemptions in a single request will not be processed.
2. Eligibility for IMWU Services:
- The temporary foreign worker must:
- Be located outside Canada.
- Be a citizen of a visa-exempt country.
3. Alternative Process for Ineligible Workers:
- If the worker does not meet these criteria, the IMWU cannot assist.
- The worker must apply for a work permit, where a visa officer or processing center will assess the LMIA or work permit exemption eligibility.
