Learn more about LMIA Exempt Work Permit Here.

The Following does not require LMIA from the Employer.

• you have been working full-time for the employer on your work permit for at least 1 year (or an equal amount of part-time work)
• you have a valid job offer, and
• you have a valid work permit that is exempt from an LMIA under:
  • an international agreement
  • a federal-provincial agreement
  • the “Canadian interests” category

Jobs Exempt From LMIA:

•  Covered By an International Agreement (professionals, traders and investors).
• covered by an agreement between Canada and a province or territory.
• exempt for “Canadian interests” reasons:
  • if your employer can prove you will bring an important social, cultural, and/or economic benefit to Canada.
    • Self-employed engineers, technical workers, creative and performing artists, etc.
    • workers transferred within a company – only those that will benefit Canada with their skills and experience
    • workers under Mobilité francophone (IMP)
  • reciprocal employment – lets foreign workers get jobs in Canada when Canadians have similar opportunities in other countries
    • general (such as professional coaches and athletes working for Canadian teams)
    • International Experience Canada – Work  abroad program
    • people in exchange programs like professors and visiting lecturers
  • designated by the Minister
    1. academics
    2. competitiveness and public policy
       1. medical residents and fellows
       2. post-doctoral fellows and people who have won academic awards from Canadian schools
    3. Charity and religious work (not including volunteers)