Hiring a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW)
If you're a Canadian employer who is having difficulty finding suitable candidates in Canada to fill a particular position or positions, you may be in a good position to hire a temporary foreign worker (TFW). The key is being able to prove that no suitable candidates can be found in Canada and that bring in a temporary foreign worker to fill the position will not have a negative impact on Canada's economy or labour market.
Hiring a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) - Four Easy Steps
- Determine if you need a Labour Market Opinion (LMO): This is an opinion from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to help determine if, indeed, there is a shortage of such workers in Canada. Please note that some occupations are exempt from the LMO process if they are covered by NAFTA or some other international treaty.
- Apply for an LMO: Four categories of occupations require an LMO: high-skilled occupations, lower-skilled occupations, seasonal agricultural workers and live-in caregivers.
- Apply for a Work Permit: If the LMO is positive, the next step is to apply for a work permit. Please note that once again, some occupational categories are exempt from this requirement.
- Port of Entry: Once all of their paperwork is in order, temporary foreign workers are ready to come to Canada. However, be sure they have all of the proper documentation when they arrive at the border or other point of entry. This includes their passport, a signed job offer, an authorization to receive a work permit (if applicable), a copy of their LMO (if applicable) and credentials to prove they are qualified for the job.
For more information on hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW), please visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada's (CIC) web site.
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