There are certain jobs that are excluded from the requirement of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in Canada. These are jobs that are considered to be exempt from the LMIA process due to specific agreements or programs that Canada has with other countries, or due to the type of work being performed. Here are some examples of jobs that are excluded from the LMIA process:
- International Mobility Program (IMP) jobs: Certain jobs are considered to be under the International Mobility Program (IMP) and are exempt from the LMIA process. These jobs include intra-company transfers, NAFTA professionals, and other specific agreements between Canada and other countries.
- Spousal Open Work Permit: If a foreign worker is married to or in a common-law relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, they may be eligible for a spousal open work permit, which does not require an LMIA.
- Young Professionals and International Co-op (Internship) categories: Under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, young professionals and students in co-op or internship programs may be eligible for a work permit without an LMIA.
- Self-Employed: Self-employed individuals may be able to work in Canada without an LMIA if they can demonstrate that they will be able to create jobs for Canadians, or that they are buying a Canadian business.
- Post-Graduation Work Permit: International students who have graduated from a Canadian post-secondary
