Immigration decoded
Montréal International offers to all companies and organizations in Greater Montréal strategic support in the immigration of their international talent. Contact our immigration professionals for help with the work permit process, or take part in one of our training sessions, workshops or webinars.
Assistance with work permits
Do you need assistance with work permit applications and renewals? Our team is ready to guide you through the process. Our rates are fixed regardless of the type of work permit requested, to help you better budget your expenses. Contact us for more information on fees and support.
Hourly consulting services
Do you need immigration legal advice? We offer an hourly advice service. If you would like to book an hour, please contact us, and we will send you the necessary documents to complete.
Trainings and workshops
Would you like to better understand the process or prepare your work permit applications in-house? We offer a series of training courses and practical workshops.
TRAINING 1
Immigrating to Canada – The basics
This course introduces the key principles of Québec’s immigration system, touches on the main issues surrounding temporary immigration to Québec, and looks at the steps involved in obtaining work permits.
Topics covered:
- Terminology, legal framework, and legal statuses in Canada
- Immigration programs, permits, and documents
- The National Occupational Classification
- Accompanying family members
- Assistance provided by Montréal International
- And more!
TRAINING 2
The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)*
This course takes a close look at the steps involved in obtaining work permits that require an LMIA and a CAQ.
Topics covered:
- Legal framework
- Regular process
- Facilitated process
- The Global Talent Stream (GTS)
- Work permit applications
- Assistance provided by Montréal International
- And more
* To attend this course, you must have completed the Immigrating to Canada – The basics course.
TRAINING 3
Exemptions from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) requirement
This course goes into the specifics of LMIA and CAQ exemptions.
Topics covered:
- Legal framework
- Job postings on the Employer Portal
- Intra-company transfers
- The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement
- International Experience Canada (IEC)
- Permits for holders of a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec selection certificate)
- Turnaround times and costs
- The International Mobility Workers Unit (IMWU)
TRAINING 4
Employer compliance and best practices
This course discusses employers’ compliance obligations and the consequences of non-compliance with the current regime.
Topics covered:
- The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP) compliance regime
- Inspectors’ and officers’ duties
- Employers’ obligations
- Consequences of non-compliance
- Best practices
- Material or minor modifications to an LMIA
- Changes to the terms of employment
TRAINING 5
Hiring a healthcare worker
Looking to hire healthcare staff? Join us to learn more about the process!
Topics covered:
- Legal framework
- The National Occupational Classification (NOC)
- Facilitated LMIA process
- Eligibility criteria for obtaining an LMIA
- Eligibility criteria for obtaining a CAQ
- Medical exams
- Turnaround times and costs
Workshop 1:
The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)*
This hands-on workshop is intended for employers who want to complete their LMIA and CAQ applications in-house.
Suggested exercises:
- A quick look at the different sections of the LMIA form
- Tips on how to create a Job Bank account and complete and submit an LMIA application online
- Tips on how to complete CAQ application forms
- Documents to submit with your application
** To attend this course, you must have completed the LMIA and CAQ training.
Workshop 2:
Work permits
This hands-on workshop is intended for employers who want to complete their work permit applications for temporary foreign workers in-house.
Suggested exercises:
- Creating a GCKey account
- Tips on how to complete a work permit application online and at the port of entry
- Forms and documents to submit with your application
Webinar 1
International recruitment
Is your organization getting ready to recruit foreign workers? If you find the work permit application process intimidating, don’t worry. We’re here to guide you through it.
Attend our exclusive webinar designed specifically for organizations interested in recruiting overseas, and learn more about the legal and administrative procedures involved.
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