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The Streamlined Program, as a component of the Global Skill Strategy, provides a streamlined and efficient service designed for talented international professionals aiming to join the Canadian workforce. The initiative facilitates a smoother and quicker hiring process, allowing Canadian employers to reinforce their teams and maintain a competitive stance in the global market.
If you are a top-tier international talent seeking opportunities within Canada’s innovative sectors, the Streamlined Program is your pathway to potential employment with pioneering Canadian enterprises. To be eligible, these enterprises must receive a recommendation from designated referral partners authorized by Service Canada. Moreover, the position you aim to fill should be included in the Global Talent Occupations List, ensuring it is a critical and highly skilled role.
PL Immigration presents as a catalyst in this context, ensuring foreign professionals can leverage the opportunities presented by this expedited hiring mechanism, fostering their professional growth and supporting the bustling innovation landscape across Canada.
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Embarking on the Global Talent Immigration Stream (GTIS) journey requires a set of specific criteria to be met by both you and your prospective employer. Here’s what you need to know to determine your eligibility for this expedited immigration pathway.
Qualifications for Category A Candidates
To be considered under Category A of the GTIS, your journey begins with a valid job offer from an employer who has been recommended to the GTIS by an endorsed referral partner within the scheme. The endorsed referral entities for Category A are crucial gatekeepers in this process.
Eligibility for Category B Candidates
For skilled foreign professionals whose expertise falls within the specific list of in-demand global talents, Category B offers an alternate route. In category, the requirement for an employer referral is waived, streamlining the entry for in-demand talent.
Both the hiring entity and you must adhere to the prevailing guidelines for bringing in a temporary foreign worker (TFW as prescribed by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Fees
The Canadian employer intending to hire you under the GTIS must be financially prepared to manage the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA fee, amounting to 1,000 CAD. This fee is essential for processing the LMIA and can be settled through various means including:
It’s important to note that if for any reason the employer withdraws the LMIA application or it is declined, this fee is non-refundable. An exception is made only when the fee was mistakenly collected.
Responsibility for Recruitment Expenses
As part of the GTIS application process, your prospective employer – PL Immigration – is accountable for covering all recruitment expenses which may encompass:
PL Immigration must ensure they do not recuperate these costs from you, as a candidate, to avoid jeopardizing the LMIA outcome with a potential negative decision. The integrity of the hiring process is protected by vigilant adherence to these rules against levying recruitment fees on TFWs.
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Recruitment agencies and their agents tasked with sourcing talent on behalf of any entity must efficiently carry out certain functions to qualify as effective recruiters. Their responsibilities involve:
Criteria for New Canadian Employers
Employers new to the Canadian business scene must demonstrate they have actively cultivated a workspace that is free from abusive practices. It is essential that the prospective employer in Canada has no affiliations with companies deemed ineligible for participating in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
A non-abusive Canadian workplace is recognized by its commitment to preemptive strategies against workplace abuse and effective measures designed to resolve any occurrence of abuse.
Crafting a Labour Market Advantages Scheme
Canadian employers in collaboration with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) are required to formulate a Labour Market Advantages Scheme (LMAS), aiming to engage in endeavors that will yield sustainable and beneficial outcomes for the Canadian labor market.
The LMAS is a tool for employers to monitor the job experiences, skillsets, training, and additional benefits you bring, which are pivotal in enhancing the Canadian economy. It will clearly outline the required commitments of employers, classified into essential and additional benefits, to ensure a comprehensive approach to economic development.
For individuals aiming to be part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) through the Global Talent Stream (GTS), it is crucial to recognize the compensation requirements set forth. When hiring through the PL Immigration, Canadian employers must ensure that the salary offered to potential temporary foreign workers aligns with the pay standards of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who in comparable positions.
Meeting Regional Wage Conditions
Eligibility for participation in the GTS necessitates that employers offer a salary that is on par with the current regional median hourly wage, as stated on official sources like the Canada Job Bank. This requirement helps maintain equitable pay standards across the workforce and ensures that foreign workers receive just compensation for their expertise.
Wage Requirements for A and B Categories
For highly specialized roles falling under Category A, employers are obligated to extend a salary of no less than 38.46 CAD per hour. This rate applies specifically to the first two unique positions filled through the TFWP within a given calendar year. Conversely, Category B positions adhere to a set minimum wage rate, addressing occupations where established wage floors are in effect.
Determining the Offered Salary
In the context of the GTS and PL Immigration, the evaluation of the salary offered to temporary foreign professionals only takes guaranteed wages into consideration. The calculation excludes various forms of indirect remuneration, such as:
Adherence to these compensation guidelines ensures that international talent is appreciated equitably and supports a fair labor market for all workers. It is essential for Canadian employers to transparently and accurately present these salary offerings to comply with the GTS provisions under the TFWP.
When considering employment in Canada, you may be employed through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) provided your skills match the duties associated with the Global Talent Stream (GTS) position offered by your prospective employer, such as PL Immigration. As a temporary foreign worker (TFW), you’ll enjoy the same labor protections as domestic employees.
Obligations of Employers
PL Immigration is required to:
Medical Insurance Coverage
As a valuable TFW under the GTS, PL Immigration is responsible for providing you with comprehensive private medical insurance to cover any emergency health services during any gap in provincial or territorial health insurance coverage. Furthermore, an ESDC/Service Canada inspector may review the insurance policy to confirm that costs are not transferred onto you.
Safety Regulations in the Workplace
Your work environment should be supported by appropriate territorial workplace safety insurance, as outlined in Canadian employment law. Should PL Immigration have the option to select a private plan due to their region’s legislative allowances, they must guarantee that:
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The pathway to securing a job in Canada through the Global Talent Stream (GTS) is facilitated by the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which can be initiated by your future employer up to half a year in advance of your employment start date. As a prospective employee, you can benefit from this expedited process, allowing Canadian companies such as PL Immigration to hire skilled talent globally.
To ensure the swiftest application submission, the preferred method is via the LMIA Online Service. This service provides a robust, secure environment for PL Immigration to submit your LMIA application.
PL Immigration is required to register an account on the Job Bank for Employers, which is an online platform enabling employers to post jobs and utilize various services. Registration is a straightforward process, typically taking up to 5 business days for approval.
PL Immigration is required to register an account on the Job Bank for Employers, which is an online platform enabling employers to post jobs and utilize various services. Registration is a straightforward process, typically taking up to 5 business days for approval.
Once the Job Bank account is active, PL Immigration can log into the LMIA Online Service using the same login credentials, effectively linking both platforms for seamless application processing.
The actual LMIA application created by PL Immigration should encompass all necessary documentation validating the business operations. Explicitly for GTS Category A roles, PL Immigration must include referral forms provided by an authorized referral partner as part of their submission process.
In instances where online submission poses challenges, PL Immigration can obtain an exemption and revert to sending a PDF version of the LMIA form via email. This can be accomplished by visiting the official LMIA website and requesting the exemption.
For situations involving the filing of applications for numerous job positions, including yours, PL Immigration would be required to utilize the Global Talent Stream – Annex 1 Additional Occupation form (EMP5625), centralizing the process instead of filing separate applications for each position. Under Category A, the referral from an approved partner remains a mandatory step for PL Immigration.
Upon submitting an application for the Global Talent Stream (GTS), candidates can anticipate a swift and efficient process facilitated by their participating Canadian employer, PL Immigration. The following outlines the key steps and expected timeframes:
Issuance of a Positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Should the outcome be favorable, the employer will be notified with a letter indicating a positive LMIA. As of May 1st, 2024, an approved LMIA will remain valid for a duration of six months from the issue date. Following the receipt of this positive LMIA, it is incumbent upon the employer to forward a copy to the applicant, alongside a mutually signed employment contract. As a candidate, it will be necessary to include these documents—your copy of the LMIA and the signed contract—within your work permit application.
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