Expert Advice from Phil Mooney Regarding the Recent Changes to the LMIA Owner Operator Program
Phil Mooney | LMIA Owner Operator Program
The official ESDC announcement made in February regarding changes to the Labour Marketing Impact Assessment (LMIA) Owner Operator programraised more questions than it answered. In order to help our partners, clients, and potential immigrants considering the program better understand these changes, we invited Canadian immigration expert Phil Mooney to discuss this issue in depth in a live webinar.
Phil joined us to get into detail on what these changes really mean and how they will impact pending and future LMIA owner operator cases. You can watch the full video, or skip right to the topic related to your most pressing concern. Time stamp by topic below the full video.
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A brief history of business immigration programs in Canada.
[Starts at 12:52]
A brief history of the LMIA program specifically.
[Starts at 17:07]
Overview of the proposed changes leading up to the February announcement and what actually changed.
[Starts at 23:46]
The LMIA owner operator program is not closed.
[Starts at 25:43]
The impact on the job advertising requirement.
[Starts at 26:16]
LMIA alternatives, including LMIA exempt programs like C11 Significant Benefit and C12 Intra-company transferee (ICT).
[Starts at 40:45]
The importance of the business plan in these applications.
[Starts at 44:43]
Brief recap of what is going on and some final advice.
[Starts at 46:17]
The full fate of the new changes is likely to be determined in court in the months and years to come. In the meantime, it is imperative to follow the guidance of professionals, like Phil, who fully understand the implications on the current immigration landscape, and to consider suitable alternatives that may be more advantageous.
Whether you – or your client(s) – have decided to start or continue an application for the LMIA Owner Operator program, or any other business immigration path in Canada, we’re here to help. In addition to our immigration business plan writing services, we also provide assistance with initial idea selection, business concept reviews for the most popular PNPs, and preliminary market research services. Regardless of where you’re at in your immigration journey, our team is here to simplify the process.
Disclaimer: Joorney Business Plans Canada is not an immigration consultant, lawyer, or advisor and cannot be held responsible for damages incurred from the use of this information. If you require more information about a program, please contact a registered immigration professional.
