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:

  • Guidelines and rule changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Economic migrants

    Keywords:

    Global Talent Stream

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.mondaq.com/canada/general-immigration/1274258/new-changes-to-lmia-exemption-codes-and-eligible-occupations-for-employers?email_access=on

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