LMIA Free Work Permit
Global Hypergrowth Project
The Innovation Stream Pilot
This special program allows Canadian companies to hire skilled foreign workers without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Typically, an LMIA requires companies to demonstrate that they couldn’t find a qualified Canadian citizen or permanent resident for the job. This process can be time-consuming and adds extra steps to hiring. The Innovation Stream Pilot streamlines the process, making it much faster and easier for companies to hire you!
How can you be eligible
- You have a job offer: You must have a valid job offer from a company participating in the Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP). These are companies focused on innovation and growth.
- High-skilled occupation: The job offer must be in a high-skilled occupation (National Occupational Classification or NOC levels 0, 1, 2, or 3). These are jobs that require a lot of education and training.
- Meet wage requirements: The salary offered must be at least the median wage for that job in the area where you’ll be working. This ensures you’re paid fairly.
- Skills and qualifications: You must have the skills and qualifications listed in the job description. This includes education and work experience relevant to the job.
Benefits
- Faster and easier process: No LMIA means a quicker and simpler application process for both you and the company.
- Valid work permit: If approved, you’ll get a work permit valid for up to 2 years. This provides stability and lets you plan for the future.
- Open work permit for family: Spouses and dependents of approved workers can get open work permits, allowing them to work for any employer in Canada.
The program will run until March 22, 2026.
Companies under GHP
QuestCanada will be launching a job portal, QuestJobs, which will cater not only to jobs in Canada but also specific jobs that are open to hire non Canadian residents (LMIA, PNP's, etc). We are working hard in the background to make this happen and we will launch very soon. Watch out for more updates.
