01.Overview

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document required by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), which is a Canadian government body responsible for social programs and the labour market at the federal level. This document certifies that the company seeks to hire a foreign worker, confirming that the foreign worker is essential and that reasonable efforts were made to hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident first.

The International Mobility Program (IMP) provides several exemptions to this LMIA requirement, called R205(a) C11, this pathway is commonly known as the Significant Benefit category. The IMP - Significant Benefit LMIA Exempt work permit is a variant where the foreign candidate needs to commence or acquire a business in Canada that will create economic stimulus or advancement of the Canadian industry, which will create opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Besides demonstrating benefit, the applicant must own a minimum of 50% of the aspired business.

For this program, it is important to note that the applicant must be able to demonstrate that they will have the incentive to depart Canada when the business has successfully been established or when the work is finished.

As part of the program requirements, a business plan is considered to be a critical part of the application. The business plan needs to outline the plans of the applicant and the likelihood that a viable business will be established that will provide economic stimulus to the Canadian labour market. Our LMIA Exempt IMP Significant Benefit business plans meet all the critical requirements and adhere to the standards for C11 exemption, outlining your prior experience and future plans in Canada. Besides being fully compliant with immigration requirements, our business plan will set you up for success upon landing in Canada.

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