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Corporate Immigration in Canada
Your one-stop RCIC-led partner for work permits, LMIAs, LMIA-exempt pathways, and permanent residence for your international talent.
Hiring across borders shouldn’t slow your business down. At Ask Kubeir Canadian Immigration, we help Canadian and multinational employers navigate every stage of corporate immigration in Canada, from securing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for a single critical hire to designing company-wide mobility programs under the International Mobility Program (IMP).
Led by a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), our team manages the full lifecycle from strategy, eligibility assessment, application preparation, submission to IRCC and ESDC, and post-approval compliance. With offices in Toronto (North York) and Dubai, we support employers hiring talent from anywhere in the world.
Growing your team with international talent? We're here to help.
From a single LMIA-backed hire to a company-wide mobility program, we manage every pathway – LMIA, LMIA-exempt, and permanent residence for your employees. Browse the services below to find the right fit for your hire.
Our Corporate Immigration Services
Every pathway is mapped and managed by a licensed RCIC:
- LMIA Applications & Work Permits (TFWP)
Complete, defensible LMIA applications across High-Wage, Low-Wage, and dual-intent streams. We manage job ads, wage compliance, transition plans, and Service Canada interviews, then guide your worker through the work permit stage.
- Global Talent Stream — Hire Tech Talent in Weeks, Not Months
Canada’s fast lane for tech and specialized talent: a 10-business-day LMIA service standard, plus two-week work permit processing for eligible applicants. We handle your Labour Market Benefits Plan end to end.
- Intra-Company Transfers (C12)
Move executives, senior managers, and specialized-knowledge employees to a Canadian entity – no LMIA required. We document specialized knowledge to IRCC’s standard.
- CUSMA Work Permits
LMIA-exempt work permits for U.S. and Mexican professionals, business visitors, traders, and intra-company transferees – often issued at the port of entry for U.S. citizens.
- Significant Benefit Work Permits (C10)
For hires whose admission would create significant economic, social, or cultural benefit to Canada. We build the evidence-based submissions these discretionary applications demand.
- Reciprocal Employment (C20)
LMIA-exempt permits where Canadians enjoy similar opportunities abroad through exchange or reciprocity agreements. We document reciprocity to IRCC’s requirements.
- Permanent Residence for Your Employees
Transition workers to PR through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and LMIA-backed arranged employment – one of the strongest retention tools you can offer.
- Employer Compliance & Audit Support
Compliance frameworks, inspection response, and audit-readiness for both TFWP and IMP employers.
- Family Support for Relocating Employees
Spousal open work permits, dependent children’s study authorization, and family accompaniment because talent moves as families.
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What Is Corporate Immigration in Canada?
Corporate immigration in Canada refers to the legal pathways that allow businesses to hire, transfer, and retain foreign workers. Canada runs two main employer-driven streams:
- The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) : Requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), proving no Canadian or permanent resident was available for the role.
- The International Mobility Program (IMP) : Covers LMIA-exempt work permits based on trade agreements (like CUSMA and CETA), intra-company transfers, and significant-benefit categories.
Choosing the right stream determines your hiring timeline, cost, and compliance obligations. That’s where we come in.
Why Employers Choose Ask Kubeir for Corporate Immigration in Canada
Licensed RCIC Expertise
Every file is handled under a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), ensuring full compliance with IRCC and ESDC standards.
Strategy Before Paperwork
We don't just file forms. We map the fastest, most cost-effective route for each hire: LMIA vs. LMIA-exempt, temporary vs. permanent, individual vs. program-level.
End-to-End Handling
Job ads, LMIA filings, work permits, extensions, PR transitions, and compliance - one accountable partner for the entire journey.
Two Global Offices
Toronto and Dubai, with a multilingual team supporting employers and candidates across time zones.
Dedicated Account Management
A single point of contact who knows your organization, your roles, and your timelines.
Regulatory Vigilance
Canadian immigration rules shift frequently - TFWP caps, wage thresholds, and processing priorities have all changed recently. We monitor every update so your hiring plans never get blindsided.
How It Works
Discovery Call
We assess your roles, timelines, and candidates.
Strategy & Eligibility Report
You receive a clear pathway recommendation with costs and timelines.
Preparation & Filing
We prepare, review, and submit every document to ESDC/IRCC.
Retention
PR planning to keep your best people in Canada for the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does corporate immigration in Canada take?
It depends on the pathway. Global Talent Stream LMIAs are processed in about 10 business days, while standard High-Wage and Low-Wage LMIA streams can take from several weeks to a few months. LMIA-exempt permits under CUSMA can be issued at the border for eligible U.S. citizens, sometimes on the same day.
Do all foreign hires need an LMIA?
No. The International Mobility Program covers many LMIA-exempt categories — intra-company transfers (C12), CUSMA and CETA professionals, significant benefit (C10), and reciprocal employment (C20). An eligibility assessment determines the fastest compliant route.
What are an employer's obligations after hiring a foreign worker?
Employers must honour the wages, occupation, and working conditions stated in the offer, keep records for six years, and cooperate with inspections. Non-compliance can result in monetary penalties and bans from hiring foreign workers.
Can we help our foreign workers become permanent residents?
Yes — and you should. Job offers supported by an LMIA or qualifying work experience in Canada can add significant points under Express Entry, and many Provincial Nominee Programs are employer-driven.
Why hire an RCIC instead of managing this in-house?
Immigration rules, caps, and processing priorities change frequently. A licensed RCIC keeps your applications compliant, anticipates refusal risks, and saves your HR team from costly errors and delays.