Canada offers specific programs known as International Mobility Programs (IMP), under which foreign nationals are exempt from a Labor Market Impact Assessment.
A work permit will be issued if a foreign national’s employment will have broader economic, cultural, or other competitive advantages for Canada.
Foreign Nationals who need a work permit (senior managers, executives and individuals with specialized knowledge) may obtain it only after the prospective employer has submitted a job offer to the IRCC.
LIMA exemptions:
