Hire a temporary foreign worker through the Recognized Employer Pilot: Apply
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Transitioning to online applications
Since April 2023, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has moved to online Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA). Consult the LMIA Online Portal Resources page frequently for details and updates.
Before you apply
Employers applying to the REP can expect to receive:
- a positive or negative LMIA
- a decision on their REP status
How to apply
You don’t need to provide additional information to apply for the REP. When you submit your LMIA, you can choose to apply for the REP at the same time. We’ll determine whether you’re eligible based on your history with the TFWP. If you’re not eligible for the REP at this time, you’ll still get an LMIA decision.
There are 2 ways to apply:
- online through the LMIA Online Portal, or
- by emailing a PDF application form (proof of valid exemption to the LMIA Online Portal will be required)
Apply online
The fastest way to apply is through the LMIA Online Portal. It’s a reliable and secure platform that allows you to complete and submit an online application to Service Canada.
To access the LMIA Online Portal, you need to have a Job Bank account.
1) Create a Job Bank for employers account if you don’t already have one
It takes about 10 minutes to register, and up to 5 business days for Job Bank to process a new employer file.
2) Access the LMIA Online Portal using your Job Bank for employers’ credentials
Your account details will be required for authentication purposes.
3) Submit your application
- Create and fill out your LMIA application
- Upload all required documents supporting your business legitimacy (if applicable)
- Submit the application form along with the required documents and the processing fee (if applicable) via the LMIA Online Portal
OR
Send a PDF application form by email
If you’re unable to apply through the LMIA Online Portal, visit the LMIA Online Portal resources page for information on how to request an exemption and a PDF LMIA application form.
For applications where the work location is in Canada, but not in Quebec
Submit your application to the Service Canada processing centre responsible for this specific program or for processing the LMIA applications in the region where the TFW will be employed.
For positions in Quebec
Submit your application by email to EDSC.QC.PTET.INFO-INFO.TFWP.QC.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Make changes to your pending application
If you need to make changes to your application after it has been submitted but before an LMIA decision has been made, contact the appropriate Service Canada processing centre or the Employer Contact Centre to modify the application and avoid processing delays.
If you need to change the stream you had originally selected, withdraw your original application and reapply under the new stream. Processing fees aren’t refunded and can’t be transferred to your new application.
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