LMIA Program is NOT Shutting Down

#LMIA
No Canadian government is NOT, I repeat NOT shutting down its LMIA processing and Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

Lately there have been quite a few posts here and on our what’sapp groups, repeatedly citing closing of LMIA processing, with some quoting consultants for such information.

We narrowed it down to a regional not so credible publication that carried this “click-bait” article.
Obviously without any credible source of information of government link for details.

Yes LMIA process  has always been a mixed bag and has several different criteria when applying for low skilled or high wage professionals and now for professions considered as essential workers.

“COVID-19 has impacted processing; employers may be required to re-advertise or extend advertisement; they may be asked to up the wages being offered; and Service Canada may refuse to process certain applications where the business has been impacted by COVID-19 related restrictions.” – Lawyer Raj Sharma

At the same time advertising as a pre-requirement was eased for some of the essential occupations. And the processing times for these applications has also been reduced.
See my YouTube video here
https://youtu.be/hN1CLGtzqzk

Well, to summarize you should not look at such kind of publications and sources for your immigration related information, update or advice.

#foreverhopeful