LMIA, LMIA-exempt categories, employer recruitment assistance, and the Canadian Experience Class hours that lead to PR — same case manager from the work permit through to permanent residency.
| Stream | Processing | When it applies | PR pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
LMIA — high-wage | 4–6 mo total | When it appliesAbove prevailing wage | PR pathwayCEC after 12 mo |
LMIA — low-wage | 4–6 mo total | When it appliesBelow prevailing wage | PR pathwayPNP-led pathways |
CUSMA professional | PoE on arrival | When it appliesUS/Mexican professionals | PR pathwayCEC after 12 mo |
GTS (Global Talent) | 2 wk processing | When it appliesTech occupations | PR pathwayCEC accelerated |
Intra-company transfer | 4–8 wk | When it appliesExisting multinational | PR pathwayCEC after 12 mo |
Spousal Open Work Permit | 8–16 wk | When it appliesSpouse of skilled worker | PR pathwayIndependent of spouse’s file |
For informatory and consultation purposes only — visa rules, fees, and intake windows change; verify with the relevant official source and book a personal consultation before acting.
Job posting, advertising, recruitment summary, wage attestation. Filed by employer with our drafting.
Filed concurrent with positive LMIA. Biometrics scheduled in advance. Family applications filed together.
Port-of-entry strategy. SIN setup, OHIP/MSP/AHCIP enrolment, banking, school for dependents.
NOC TEER 0/1/2/3 hours tracked from week one; Express Entry profile timed for highest CRS window.
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Standard LMIA processing is 30–60 business days for high-wage and low-wage streams. GTS (Global Talent Stream) processes in around 2 weeks for eligible tech occupations. We pick the stream that matches the employer’s timeline.
If your job is NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3, yes — hours count toward Canadian Experience Class for Express Entry after 12 months of full-time work. We confirm NOC matching before you start.
Spouses of most skilled workers and PGWP holders qualify for an Open Work Permit. Filed in parallel with your work permit so the family arrives ready to work.
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