Facilitated LMIA processing now for 228 jobs as Quebec renews list

The latest list of in-demand occupations that get the benefit from facilitated processing under the LMIA has been released by Quebec. In 2021 the number of such occupations was 181. The latest list has 228 eligible occupations that can have facilitated processing. The new list covers the whole of Quebec and takes into account the labor requirements of all regions. Though the latest list is in effect already, a 30-day transition period has been given to employers/representatives to review the applications submitted under the list in 2021. The list of occupations for which employers in Quebec are willing to hire TFWs under a facilitated LMIA process. With this list, the Quebec government intends to help employers in Quebec to find skilled foreign workers while they can’t find such workers among citizens/permanent residents in Canada. The procedure for hiring foreign workers with LMIA applied The steps involved are:

• Canadian employers hiring temporary foreign workers advertises an open position to prove that they need workers. They advertise the position for a minimum of 28 days. They conduct interviews of local workers and prove to the Canadian government that no Canadian citizen/PR is ready for the job and they need foreign workers for the position.
• They apply for an LMIA in which process they submit their proof of their attempts to fill the job vacancies.
• When the Canadian employers in Quebec attempt to hire workers for certain targeted positions, they can obtain access to a faster and simpler application process. This is what’s meant by the facilitated LMIA process. It was established by MIFI based on Canada’s NOC system.
• The facilitated LMIA process applications require the approval of federal and provincial authorities. Hence, employers will have to submit application forms and supporting documents to MIFI and ESDC.

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