Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Positions in QC
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours that need to hire temporary foreign workers to fill essential roles. It offers a streamlined process to help you bring in the talent you need quickly and efficiently.
Why This Program is for You
- Simplified Application Process: Submit unnamed Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications, making it easier to get started.
- Extended Measures: Benefit from temporary measures in Quebec until February 2025, including exemptions from certain recruitment requirements.
- Facilitated Process: Expanded eligibility for a facilitated process, reducing the administrative burden.
What's in it for You
- Quick Access to Talent: Fill positions faster when qualified Canadians are not available.
- Cost Savings: Avoid the need for extensive advertising and recruitment efforts for certain occupations.
- Flexibility: Hire workers for various roles, from cashiers to specialized cleaners, without the usual hurdles.
Applying for this program can help you meet your staffing needs more efficiently, allowing your business to continue operating smoothly. The process is designed to be straightforward, ensuring you can qualify with ease.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms:
- No repayment required.
- No interest rates apply.
Eligible Expenses:
- Salaries and wages for temporary foreign workers.
- Recruitment costs, including advertising and agency fees.
- Training and onboarding expenses.
- Work permit and visa application fees.
- Travel and relocation expenses for temporary foreign workers.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Capital expenditures such as equipment or property purchases.
- Operational costs not directly related to hiring temporary foreign workers.
- Personal expenses or unrelated business costs.
Fees:
- No application or processing fees.
Qualifications
- Must be located in the province of Quebec.
- Must submit LMIA applications simultaneously to Service Canada and the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI).
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- Must comply with the format required by the provincial government for applications.
- Must ensure the employment period is more than 30 consecutive days.
Must meet the requirements of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
Disqualifications:
- Failure to submit LMIA applications to both Service Canada and MIFI.
- Failure to submit applications in French.
- Non-compliance with the provincial government's application format requirements.
Description
This program allows your business to hire foreign workers for temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are not available. You can receive financial support to cover the costs of hiring these workers, ensuring you have the workforce you need to keep your operations running smoothly.
You can use the funds for various purposes:
- Recruitment and advertising efforts
- Processing fees for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs)
- Travel costs for foreign workers
- Training and onboarding expenses
The program offers flexibility. You can submit unnamed LMIA applications, which means you don’t need to have specific workers identified at the time of application. This can speed up the hiring process and help you fill positions more quickly.
Temporary measures in Quebec make it easier for businesses in the province to hire foreign workers. Certain occupations are exempt from recruitment efforts, reducing the administrative burden on your business.
By participating in this program, you can ensure your business has the necessary staff to meet demand and continue growing. This is a valuable opportunity to access a broader talent pool and maintain your competitive edge.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation:
- Business registration details
- Proof of business ownership
- Financial statements
- Job offer details for the temporary foreign worker
- Proof of recruitment efforts (if applicable)
- Completed LMIA application form
Prepare Your Application:
- Ensure all documents are translated into French if applying in Quebec
- Fill out the LMIA application form in French
Submit Simultaneously:
- Submit your LMIA application to both Service Canada and the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI)
Use the ARRIMA Platform:
- For Quebec, submit your application through the ARRIMA platform for unnamed LMIA applications
Pay the Processing Fee:
- Ensure you pay the required processing fee for the LMIA application
Monitor Application Status:
- Keep track of your application status through the LMIA Online Portal and the ARRIMA platform
Respond to Additional Requests:
- Be prepared to provide additional information or documentation if requested by Service Canada or MIFI
Receive LMIA Decision:
- Once your application is assessed, you will receive an unnamed LMIA if you meet the program requirements
Proceed with Hiring:
- Use the unnamed LMIA to hire a temporary foreign worker for the approved position