Significant Benefit to Canada [R205(a) – C10] – Canadian Interests – International Mobility Program
Understanding the Significant Benefit to Canada exemption under the International Mobility Program is crucial for foreign nationals and employers navigating Canadian work permits. This exemption, referenced as R205(a) – C10, allows certain work permit applications to bypass the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process when the work is deemed to provide a significant benefit to Canada.
Key Updates and Important Information
Prior to January 30, 2023, applicants applying for a work permit under the Start-Up Visa (SUV) category were instructed to select the LMIA exemption title "C10 Canadian Interests: Significant Benefit" in their offer of employment submitted through the Employer Portal or on the IMM 5802 form.
This instruction was due to the unavailability of the correct LMIA exemption code (A77) in the Employer Portal at that time.
Immigration officers were advised not to refuse SUV work permit applications solely because the LMIA exemption code was not A77 but instead C10, provided the application met the SUV requirements.
What Does This Mean for Applicants?
Applicants under the Start-Up Visa category should ensure their work permit applications are assessed based on the SUV criteria rather than the LMIA exemption code discrepancy. This flexibility helps facilitate the entry of innovative entrepreneurs contributing to Canada’s economic growth.
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