Temporary Foreign Workers Program

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Provincial Nominee Programs

The federal government and most of the provinces have entered into agreements that allow a person to be nominated by the provincial government and be issued an immigrant visa without having to meet the pass mark that is required for skilled worker immigrants when there is a skill or business which is in high demand for that particular province. The requirements and procedures for the Provincial Nominee Programs differ from province to province depending upon the needs and experience.

A Guidebook for Employers : How to Hire a Temporary Foreign Worker

Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program

allows eligible foreign workers to work in Canada for an authorized period of time if employers can demonstrate that they are unable to find suitable Canadians/permanent residents to fill the jobs and that the entry of these workers will not have a negative impact on the Canadian labour market.

Manitoba - Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers

can help when you are unable to address your company's skills shortages in the local labour market.

Ontario's Pilot Provincial Nominee Program

is employer-driven and designed to help employers in targeted sectors address labour shortages. It will help some Ontario employers attract and retain foreign workers on a permanent basis. Eligibility is limited to 20 specific occupations in four sectors: health, education, manufacturing and construction.

Resources for Manitoba Employers

from wage assistance to intercultural training.

Temporary Foreign Workers Program in Quebec

Quebec:  immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/employers/index.html

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

is designed to support Alberta's economic growth by attracting labour-market-destined immigrants to the province.

The Alberta Temporary Foreign Workers Program

Information for Employers : There are programs available both at the provincial and federal level for Alberta employers considering hiring foreign labour for their companies.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

offers accelerated immigration for qualified skilled workers and experienced entrepreneurs who wish to settle in British Columbia (BC) and become permanent residents of Canada.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

accepts applications from skilled workers who can make a positive contribution to Manitoba's economy and society as permanent residents.

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

is an agreement with the Canadian government that allows the province an active role in selecting immigrants to meet specific economic and labour market needs.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program

seeks to recruit immigrants who have specialized occupational or entrepreneurial skills.

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program

allows Nova Scotia to recruit and select immigrants who can contribute to meeting the labour market and economic needs of the province.

The Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program

helps employers hire the skilled workers they need, but are having difficulty finding, by assisting with the immigration of foreign workers and international students.

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

expedites immigration to Canada for individuals and their families who meet provincial criteria in support of the following initiatives:

• Increased business and economic development
• Increased supply of skilled workers
• Increased population
• Achievement of provincial demographic, social and cultural objectives

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The SINP offers:

• The ability to select applicants whose skills and abilities best fit the province's needs;
• Application processing times that are faster than other federal immigration classes; and
• Assistance from Provincial Immigration Officers who are readily available to explain program requirements and processes.