Employers: Hire & Retain Global Talent in Canada
Canada's labour market is competitive. If your business needs qualified workers now, Sober Immigration helps you recruit, bring, and retain international talent lawfully, efficiently, and with full compliance. From LMIA to work permits, PNP nominations, and permanent residency for your employees, our team manages the paperwork so you can focus on growth.
What We Do for Employers

Comprehensive employer immigration services

From LMIA applications to permanent residency for your employees, we handle all aspects of hiring and retaining international talent.

LMIA Applications (Temporary Foreign Worker Program)

Proven support for High-Wage/Low-Wage LMIAs, Seasonal Agricultural/Primary Agriculture streams, Global Talent Stream (GTS), and Caregiver & Hospitality roles.

  • TEER/NOC role mapping & prevailing wage verification
  • Recruitment plan design and proof (Job Bank + additional ads)
  • Job offer, transition plan (where required), benefits, and hours
  • Compliance review (business legitimacy, payroll, CRA, WSIB/Worker's Comp)
  • Complete forms, fee strategy, submission, and officer responses

Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers (End-to-End)

Whether LMIA-based or LMIA-exempt (International Mobility Program), we manage the complete hiring process.

  • Role scoping and eligibility checks
  • Employer Portal compliance (LMIA-exempt) and $230 fee uploads
  • Offer letters & employment contracts aligned with program rules
  • Candidate document checklists and timelines
  • Border or visa office filing strategies for faster onboarding

Work Permit Applications (Employer Specific & LMIA Exempt)

We prepare and file employer specific permits tied to your business, and advise on all related processes.

  • Medicals, police checks, biometrics, and dependent family options
  • Port of entry vs. visa office strategies (when available)
  • Change of conditions, extensions, and restoration of status
  • Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) for executives, managers, specialized knowledge
  • CUSMA/Free-Trade Professionals and Francophone Mobility options

PNP Applications (Employer-Driven Nominations)

Boost your retention with provincial nominations through various PNP streams.

  • Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer streams
  • BC PNP Tech, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Atlantic programs
  • Employer forms, corporate docs, genuine job validation, and candidate package
  • Coordination with PR filing and Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP)

Permanent Residency for Your Employees (Retention Plan)

Keep your top talent long term with comprehensive PR strategies.

  • Express Entry (CEC/FSW/FST) CRS strategy, ECA & language planning
  • PNP-aligned PR post-nomination filing and bridging permits
  • Family sponsorship coordination (spouse/children) for stability
  • Pathway mapping from study/work to PR for junior hires
Why Employers Choose Sober Immigration

Expert immigration services for Canadian employers

We understand the challenges of hiring international talent and provide comprehensive solutions to help you succeed.

LMIA & IMP expertise

We know the differences that matter ads, wages, and transition plans.

Faster onboarding

Thoughtful filing strategy to reduce back-and-forth.

Audit-ready files

Documentation that stands up to review or inspection.

Retention focus

From first work permit to PR we map the long game for you.

Transparent fees & timelines

No surprises. Clear scopes and next steps.

Our Process (Built for HR & Owners)

Streamlined approach for employer immigration needs

We follow a proven 5-step process to ensure your hiring needs are met efficiently and compliantly.

Strategy Call (Free Triage, 5–10 min)

Role, location, wages, and timing → quickest lawful route (LMIA vs. IMP/PNP).

Compliance Check & Document Plan

Business legitimacy (CRA, HST, payroll), recruitment, job details.

Application Build

Ads & proofs, forms, employer letters, fees, employer portal (if IMP).

Submission & Tracking

We manage officer questions, ADRs, and updates.

Onboarding & Aftercare

Work permit issuance, family options, SIN/settlement, PR roadmap.

Process Overview

Our streamlined approach to your immigration needs

1

Strategy Call (Free Triage, 5–10 min)

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Compliance Check & Document Plan

3

Application Build

4

Submission & Tracking

5

Onboarding & Aftercare

Ready to Start Your Immigration Process?

Contact us today for a Consultation and discover how we can help streamline your international hiring process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about hiring international talent

Get answers to the most common questions about hiring foreign workers in Canada.

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Book a strategy consultation and get a step-by-step plan LMIA, work permit, PNP, and PR handled by experts.

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Our Employer Services

LMIA Applications

Complete Labour Market Impact Assessment processing

High wage / Low wage

High wage / Low wage applications

Temporary Foreign Workers

Temporary Foreign Workers applications

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