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The firm answers your questions, assists you on a daily or sporadic basis, and represents you throughout the immigration procedures surrounding the hiring of a temporary foreign worker.
Companies
Considering how daunting the process may seem, we are committed to informing you of the best practices, guiding you through immigration procedures, and identifying the most suitable program for your business. We can also assist and represent you throughout the entire process.
In light of the shortages of and the search for qualified workers, hiring temporary foreign workers is often a highly beneficial solution both in the short and long term.
There are several programs that allow businesses to hire temporary foreign workers. The options vary depending on the nature of the position to be filled, the context of the province's labor shortage, applicable international agreements, the nationality of the selected candidate, and more.
Our role will be to dissect and access the various solutions available to you, highlighting the best strategies in terms of cost, timelines, and likelihood of success. We can assist you from start to finish to facilitate and simplify the process.
In certain circumstances, the spouses and dependent children of temporary foreign workers may accompany them. However, given the existence of specific rules on this subject, it is recommended to thoroughly research before initiating the hiring process.
Once in Canada with a temporary work permit, there are several pathways to permanent residency for the worker. Planning this wonderful journey in advance is strongly recommended and could benefit both the worker and the company!
Once the temporary foreign worker is here, it may be necessary to extend their work permit before they become a permanent resident, should they wish to do so.
Depending on the situation and the worker's immigration pathway, the same procedures may need to be repeated, or there may be simplified processes. Given how quickly immigration programs are updated, it is highly advisable to research the best possible option!
An employer hiring a temporary foreign worker must adhere to certain obligations, such as meeting the requirements of the LMIA, retaining relevant documents for six years from the first day of the employment period, and reporting any changes to the worker’s employment conditions.
The competent authorities reserve the right to conduct an inspection if there are reasons to suspect non-compliance or a history of non-compliance by the employer. Random inspections also occur, and businesses may be selected randomly to provide specific documents.
If you receive an inspection request, do not hesitate to contact us—we will be happy to assist you!
The labor shortage affects various industries, making the survival, growth and sustainability of a considerable amount of businesses difficult. Among these industries are food services, construction, manufacturing, and information technology.
Over the past decade, our firm has supported numerous companies in these sectors with the hiring of temporary foreign workers. This has not only allowed them to survive but also to thrive in a challenging global context!
Contact us for a free consultation call, and we’ll be happy to guide you!
