Global Skills Strategy: Who is eligible
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt workers
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt workers qualify for 2-week processing of their work permit application if they meet all of these requirements:
- They’re applying from outside Canada.
- Their job is either skill type 0 (managerial) or skill level A (professional) of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
- The employer has submitted an offer of employment using the Employer Portal and paid the employer compliance fee.
International Experience Canada applicants are not eligible for 2-week processing.
Workers who require an LMIA
Workers who require an LMIA qualify for 2-week processing if they meet all of these requirements:
- They’re applying from outside Canada.
- The employer has a positive LMIA through the Global Talent Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (this is on the LMIA decision letter).
Spouses and dependants
Workers’ spouse or common-law partner and dependent children are also eligible for 2-week processing of applications. This applies to applications for the following:
- visitor visa
- work permit
- study permit
Spouses, common-law partners and dependent children must submit a complete application and apply at the same time as the worker.
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