LMIA & Foreign Worker Compliance Advisory

Hiring a foreign worker is only the beginning of your employer obligations. Canadian employers who obtain an LMIA or hire foreign nationals under various immigration programs remain subject to ongoing compliance requirements and may be selected for an inspection or audit by the federal government at any time.

Our Employer Immigration Compliance Advisory services are specialized, tailored consultations designed to help employers understand and meet their immigration-related obligations while minimizing the risk of penalties.

This advisory service for your internal HR and corporate legal teams may include:

Comprehensive review of your current immigration compliance practices.
LMIA compliance assessment.
Review of employment conditions to ensure they continue to match the approved LMIA or applicable Work Permit terms and conditions.
Guidance on employer obligations following the arrival of a foreign worker.
Advice on maintaining wages, duties, hours of work, benefits, and working conditions in compliance with immigration requirements.
Review of record-keeping practices and documentation that must be maintained in case of an inspection.
Identification of potential compliance risks and recommendations to address them before they become an issue.
Guidance on changes in business operations, restructuring, promotions, salary adjustments, layoffs, or other changes that may affect immigration compliance.
Labour market and immigration program updates that may impact your workforce planning.
Immigration-focused guidance for HR departments and recruiters on hiring and managing foreign workers.
Best practices for internal compliance procedures and employer policies.
Strategic advice before responding to an employer compliance inspection or audit.

Why is this important?

Employers who fail to comply with immigration requirements may face serious consequences, including:

Significant administrative monetary penalties.
Suspension or revocation of existing LMIAs.
Ineligibility to hire foreign workers in the future.
Public listing on the federal Employer Compliance website.
Temporary or permanent bans from participating in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or International Mobility Program.
Reputational damage and increased government scrutiny.

Who is this service for?

Employers who hire foreign workers through the LMIA process.
Employers using LMIA-exempt work permits (such as ICTs, CUSMA, C10, C11, and other employer-specific work permits).
HR managers and recruiters responsible for foreign worker compliance.
Businesses preparing for an inspection or wishing to proactively reduce compliance risks.
Employers planning future international recruitment.

Our goal is not simply to answer questions – it is to provide your organization with practical, immigration-focused compliance guidance that helps protect your business, your employees, and your ability to continue hiring international talent.

We offer a wide range of applicable options – from one-time consultation to ongoing retainer, from crisis management to prevention overview. Request your consultation today and protect your business!

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Employer Immigration Compliance Advisory: LMIA & FSW (Foreign Skilled Worker) Compliance

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