Canada Restricts LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
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Canada has restricted the issuance of LMIA-exempt work permits to current employees. New employees are no longer eligible.
Changes in Work Permit Policy for Foreigners
Canada has restricted the issuance of LMIA-exempt work permits to current employees. New employees are no longer eligible. LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) is an evaluation of the impact on the labor market that must be conducted before hiring a foreign worker.
What has Changed
Based on new instructions published on July 29, 2026, foreign workers can no longer be issued LMIA-exempt work permits if their employment is set to begin only upon their arrival in Canada.
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Source: cicnews.com