New Changes To LMIA Exemption Codes And Eligible Occupations For Employers

Date Announced:

December 22, 2022

Overview:

On December 22, 2022, the list of eligible occupations under the Global Talent Stream expanded to include the following new roles:

civil engineers;
electrical and electronics engineers;
mining engineers;
aerospace engineers; and
computer engineers.

As a result of these changes, employers may now utilize the Global Talent Stream Occupations List to hire foreign nationals in these professions on an expedited basis.

Departments and Agencies:

Economic and Social Development Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

Immigration Category:

Economic migrants

Keywords:

Global Talent Stream

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