09/14/2024
IRCC introduces a new LMIA-exempt work permit for select tech companies in Canada.
Under the Innovation Stream of the International Mobility Program (IMP), IRCC has launched a new work permit. The Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of this Tech Talent Strategy, which was launched in 2023 to attract skilled talent to help Canada grow as a global tech leader.
Some skilled foreign workers are now eligible to apply for an employer-specific work permit if they get a job offer from any of the employers participating in the Global Hypergrowth Project. Eight companies have been chosen by the government as industry leaders and innovators with significant potential. Eligible workers will be able to receive a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)* exempt work permit.
To qualify for a work permit under the Innovation Stream, applicants must:
-Be offered a job by an employer participating in the Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP).
-Obtain a job offer in a job position that falls within the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.
-The employment requirements section of the NOC requires them to have the necessary education and experience for the occupation they intend to work in.
This stream is open to applicants who are eligible, both within and outside Canada.
If the occupation of the applicant falls under TEER categories 0 or 1 of the NOC, they can get their work permits processed faster.
The following employers are aligned with Canada's 'industrial innovation goals', as determined by the government.
-Ada Support Inc.
-AlayaCare
-CellCarta
-Clarius Mobile Health
-Clio
-Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group (DPG)
-Lightspeed Commerce
-Vive Crop Protection
From IRCC
