The significant benefit work permit is a kind of reserved benefit for foreign workers to prove their potential for contributing to the social, cultural, and economic benefits.
The Labour Market Impact Assessment is a requirement for Canadian employers because the Canadian government is responsible for acknowledging the impact of welcoming foreign workers on Canadian citizens.
However, an LMIA exemption is possible with a ‘significant benefit.’ This means that the work permit will create a positive impact when weighing down the possible negative outcomes while hiring a foreign worker.
The above situations apply in those cases where an LMIA requirement exists. The prolonged processing times often result in the impossibility and deprivation of benefits to Canada. However, besides the lack of LMIA, other factors determine a work permit application’s eligibility in these situations.
The factors are as follows:
- The possible effect on Canadian investments and the economy.
- Requirements associated with the Canadian consumer.
- Radical changes in the Canadian labor market.
Significant benefit work permit- its eligibility criteria
Foreign workers who look forward to acquiring a significant benefit work permit will have to prove before the Canadian government that their work will contribute significantly to Canada’s social, economic, and cultural benefits. Moreover, the applicant must prove that he holds an extraordinary professional record.
IRCC states that the Canadian government uses the following criteria to determine the eligibility for a work permit:
- Accurate official document proving that the foreign national has the required educational credentials for their profession or industry.
- Evidence related to the present or previous employers demonstrating the foreign worker’s full-time experience in the profession. The work experience must be at least ten years or more than that.
- The candidate has won national awards or patents.
- He must be a member of organizations that attach significant value to the member’s excellence.
- Having been in a position of analyzing other individuals’ work.
- Demonstration of their accomplishments in a way that they can prove the impact of their work through the recognition of their organizations, government, peers, or professional acquaintances.
- Evidence regarding their scientific or scholarly contributions.
- The foreign national must show proof of his academic or industry-related publications.
- His record of working in a leadership position in a reputed organization.
- Foreign workers working outside Quebec under NOC skill levels O, A, and B, must present proof that they got the job through Destination Canada or other job portals aligning with the francophone minority communities and federal government.
Significant benefit work permit- eligible individuals
The following people hold the eligibility to attain a significant benefit work permit:
Intra-Company Transferees
A foreign national working as an employee in a multi-national company who wishes to work in Canada for that branch of the same company or a parent or subsidiary company. They must also have a job profile as an executive, senior manager, or a role with specialized knowledge.
Workers in the Television and Film Production industry
Workers in the Television and Film Production industry who have a significant role to play in the production can become eligible for a significant benefit work permit. Such types of workers contribute primarily to Canada’s economy through significant investments. They also help in bringing economic benefits to the citizens and permanent residents in Canada.
Self-employed workers and Entrepreneurs
Those individuals planning to begin their work or business in Canada might receive a significant benefit work permit. Therefore, these individuals must demonstrate before the Canadian government that their work will contribute to Canadian society’s social, economic, and cultural benefits.
Emergency Repair Personnel
The Emergency Repair Personnel category is for workers who repair commercial or industrial equipment in times of urgency. Additionally, they even commit to work under warranty to reduce the chances of damage in the employment sector in Canada.
