Canada offers a range of work permit options for foreign nationals and Canadian employers. Whether you’re an individual looking to work in Canada, or a business seeking to hire international talent, the right legal strategy can make all the difference. At MapleCrest Immigration Law, we provide full legal support for LMIA-based, LMIA-exempt, open, and employer-specific work permits, including fast-track programs like the Global Talent Stream (GTS).
We guide employers and foreign workers through the entire application process—ensuring legal compliance, fast approvals, and long-term immigration success.
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)...
Some jobs and workers are exempt from LMIA requirements under Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP).
An Open Work Permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada without needing a job offer or LMIA.
This type of permit ties a foreign worker to a specific Canadian employer, job location, and role. Most LMIA-based permits fall under this category.
The Global Talent Stream is a fast-track LMIA program designed to help Canadian tech and innovation companies hire highly skilled international workers.
Work permit strategies customized to employer and employee goals
Business immigration expertise across all LMIA types
Full-service support—from initial consultation to work permit approval
Proven success with refusals, status restoration, and employer compliance
Support for permanent residence pathways linked to employment
