Over 100 alternative visa options are available to international talent workers who intend to visit Canada. Additionally, the International Mobility Program and Temporary Foreign Workers Program provide many options as well. Despite their differences in policy goals and eligibility standards, both TFWP and IMP are designed to support Canada’s economic expansion. Here are the main differences between Canada’s most prominent way TWFP and IMP.
Canada’s most prominent ways TWFP and IMP – Its goals and intentions
TFWP – In order to alleviate labor shortages in their industries when no qualified Canadians are available to fill employment gaps, the TFWP aims to help the Canadian job market by hiring foreign workers. By giving Canadian citizens and permanent residents first consideration when applying for open positions, this initiative will assist Canadian employers who may be in need of assistance. While the TFWP offers benefits to Canadian employers, it does not provide the same benefits to Canadian citizens who live abroad. As opposed to addressing the needs of particular industries or geographic areas in the “at home” labor market, the TFWP focuses on addressing the needs in the “at home” labor market.
IMP – According to the government, the IMP was created to facilitate the entry of foreign workers into Canada. As well as to promote Canada’s broad economic, social, and cultural goals. It has been claimed that the IMP strengthens bilateral and multilateral relationships between Canada and the global community. Also promoting the culture, arts, sports, and religion in the country. The IMP also hopes that by heavily relying on multilateral and bilateral agreements with other nations. Canadians living overseas will be able to reap reciprocal benefits (e.g., CUSMA between Canada, the United States, and Mexico).
Is an LMIA required for the program?
It is possible for employers to request a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). In order to prove that hiring foreign employees will not negatively impact the Canadian labor market. The Canadian government must be provided with this document in order to explain why foreign workers are needed. As well as that the hire will not displace Canadians. Despite the employer’s efforts to hire Canadians first. The LMIA must demonstrate that foreign workers are required to fill the positions due to a lack of qualified Canadians.
TFWP – LMIA applications must be submitted by employers who participate in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The Work Permit Application for the TFWP is handled by IRCC. While the Labor Market Impact Assessment is handled (Employment and Social Development Canada).
IMP – LMIAs are not required by applicants applying for work in Canada through the International Mobility Program. IRCC handles the work permit application process for the IMP similarly to its role for the TFWP.
Program leaders
It is the IRCC that directs and governs the International Mobility Program. While the ESDC is responsible for directing and supervising the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Does the salary associated with the job in issue affect one’s ability to apply for or qualify for this program?
TFWP – Rather than using the National Occupational Classification (NOC), the wage rate is used to determine eligibility, and program requirements are determined by the wage rate.
IMP – The stream does not take into account the wage offered.
When it comes to this program, are the work permits “open”?
TFWP – The work permits under this program are employer-specific, which means that foreign workers looking for work are required to work for only one employer – that of the company they are obtaining their temporary work visa from.
IMP – It is possible to obtain work permits under the IMP either on an open basis or on an employer-specific basis. According to the circumstances or arrangements made by the applicant, the work visa may be tied to a particular employer or may permit them to work for any firm in the country.
Conclusion
Finding the right employer and following all of the necessary steps can be challenging when applying for Temporary Foreign Worker Programs (TFWPs) or International Mobility Programs (IMPs). A Canadian immigration lawyer can assist you with the process and ensure that all steps are taken correctly. Lawyers can help employers understand the requirements and guide their workers through the process. Employers and workers can be sure that their applications are complete and successful if they work with a lawyer with experience in this field.
