{"id":30202,"date":"2025-06-11T13:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T17:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationca.staging.wpengine.com\/?p=30202\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:18:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:18:38","slug":"canada-work-permit-global-talent-stream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-work-permit-global-talent-stream\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Work Permit: Global Talent Stream"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30202\" class=\"elementor elementor-30202\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25d5bbb0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25d5bbb0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-67cb6ffa\" data-id=\"67cb6ffa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b41e89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b41e89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>On This Page You Will Find<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the Global Talent Stream is and why Canada needs it<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the program works for employers and foreign workers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two categories of the Global Talent Stream: Category A and Category B<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A step-by-step guide to applying under the Global Talent Stream<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of the Labour Market Benefits Plan (LMBP)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General requirements employers must meet to hire through the program<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list of designated referral partners for Category A<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Talent Occupations List under Category B<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer benefits of using the Global Talent Stream<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently asked questions about applications, timelines, and fees<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0bcb0c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b0bcb0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50f5a059 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50f5a059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Global Talent Stream, skilled workers can expect their Canada work permits and Canada visa applications processed within two weeks. GTS forms part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/how-to-apply-for-canadian-temporary-work-permit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary Foreign Worker Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and also operates in Quebec, with slightly different requirements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps high-growth companies bring in the talent they need quickly by cutting processing times for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-temporary-visa-overview\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada visa application<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from six months to just 10 business days.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key element of the Global Talent Stream is that registered employers commit to creating jobs for Canadians and transferring knowledge to Canadian workers, under a Labour Market Benefits Plan.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Talent Stream is part of a broader Global Skills Strategy to directly help Canadian businesses, including start-ups, thrive.<\/span><\/p><p><div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-shortcode yarpp-related-none yarpp-template-list'>\n<p>No related posts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><h2><strong>What is the Global Talent Stream?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Talent Stream is a fast-track immigration program designed to help Canadian employers quickly bring in highly skilled foreign workers to fill critical labor shortages, particularly in the tech and IT sectors. Part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the GTS aims to simplify and expedite the process for hiring global talent in specialized fields.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers can benefit from reduced processing times\u2014usually around two weeks\u2014compared to other immigration streams. This program focuses on two categories: Category A, for high-growth companies referred by a designated partner, and Category B, for employers seeking workers in high-demand occupations such as software engineering or information technology.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By supporting companies in accessing skilled labor swiftly, the GTS plays a crucial role in helping Canada maintain a competitive edge in global innovation while providing foreign workers with a pathway to Canadian employment and potentially permanent residency.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Why does Canada need the Global Talent Stream?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada needs the Global Talent Stream to address significant labor shortages, particularly in fast-growing industries like technology and information technology (IT). As the global demand for highly skilled workers continues to rise, Canadian companies often face challenges finding qualified professionals within the country.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GTS helps Canadian employers stay competitive in the global marketplace by allowing them to quickly recruit specialized talent from around the world. This fast-tracked program enables businesses to innovate, scale, and grow, ultimately benefiting the Canadian economy. Without access to global talent, many companies could struggle to fill critical roles, potentially delaying projects and hindering economic development.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the GTS contributes to the diversification of the Canadian workforce and helps build stronger industries. By filling these high-demand positions, the program ensures that Canada remains a leader in innovation while fostering economic growth and creating more opportunities for all Canadians.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>How The Global Talent Stream Works For Foreign Workers<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Talent Stream is an employer-led program that helps Canadian companies quickly hire highly skilled foreign workers to fill specialized roles in industries like technology and engineering. The program is designed to address labor shortages by allowing employers to directly recruit global talent when qualified professionals are not available locally.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a Canadian employer is approved to use the GTS, they can fast-track the process for hiring foreign workers, significantly reducing the time needed to bring talent to Canada. Employers take the lead in identifying and recruiting workers who meet the criteria, and once they submit an application, the typical processing time for a work permit is only two weeks.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For foreign workers, this employer-driven program provides an efficient route to Canadian employment, with the potential for long-term opportunities. It is a key pathway that allows companies to grow and innovate, while also giving workers the chance to establish their careers in Canada.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>What Are The Key Elements Of The Global Talent Stream?<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-week standard for processing Canada work permit applications (and Canada visa applications when applicable) for highly skilled talent.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicated service for companies looking to make significant job-creating investments in Canada.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropping of the work permit requirement for short-term highly skilled work (30 days or less in a 12-month period), and brief academic stays.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies applying for workers through the Global Talent Stream will have access to the new streamlined application process that will provide:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client-focused service to help guide eligible employers through the application process and the development of the Labour Market Benefits Plan, with a service standard of 10 business days.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility for workers to have their work permit applications processed in 10 business days.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47744c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47744c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are The Global Talent Stream Requirements?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82598dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82598dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Category A<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Category A, foreign workers must possess a unique and specialized talent to qualify for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-work-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada work permit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, defined as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced knowledge of the industry.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly paid position with a salary of usually $80,000 or more.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EITHER<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced degree in an area of specialization of interest to the employer<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum of five years of experience in the field of specialized experience.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ab85eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"2ab85eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4471\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4471\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Category A: List of ESDC Designated Partners<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4471\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4471\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Global Talent Category A, employers must be referred by one of the following (subject to change)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BC Tech Association<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Development Bank of Canada<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Economic Development for Quebec Regions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City of Hamilton\u2019s Economic Development Office<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communitech Corporation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council of Canadian Innovators<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic Development Winnipeg<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Affairs Canada\u2019s Trade Commissioner Service<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government of Alberta, Alberta Labour<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Education and Training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade \u2013 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade \u2013 Ontario Investment Office<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government of Prince Edward Island, Island Investment Development Inc.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training \u2013 Employer Services Branch<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halifax Partnership<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICT Association of Manitoba (ICTAM)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada \u2013 Accelerated Growth Service<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest Ottawa<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London Economic Development Corporation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MaRS Discovery District<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Research Council \u2013 Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privy Council Office, Special Projects Team<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vancouver Economic Commission<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venn Innovation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4472\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4472\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Quebec Designated Partners <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4472\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4472\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investissement Quebec<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montr\u00e9al International<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qu\u00e9bec International<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L\u2019Association qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise des technologies<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f577c77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f577c77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Category B<\/strong><\/h3><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Jobs Are Covered By The Global Talent Stream?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category B of the Global Talent Stream (GTS) focuses on high-demand occupations where there is a recognized shortage of skilled labor in Canada. Jobs typically covered under Category B include specialized positions in the technology and information technology (IT) sectors, engineering, and other STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the common roles include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Software Engineers and Designers<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Information Systems Analysts and Consultants<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Database Analysts and Data Administrators<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Web Designers and Developers<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electrical and Electronics Engineers<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mechanical Engineers<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital Media Specialists<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These positions are critical for driving innovation and economic growth in Canada, and the GTS allows employers to quickly recruit global talent with the expertise needed to fill these roles. The program helps businesses remain competitive and ensures that Canada&#8217;s industries can thrive in a global marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e30e8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"4e30e8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8191\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8191\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Comprehensive List Of Global Talent Stream Jobs<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8191\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8191\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>NOC code 2021<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Occupation<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Minimum wage requirement (annual salary)<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Minimum wage requirement (hourly rate)<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20012<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer and information systems managers<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21311<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sub-set of 21210*<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematicians and statisticians<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* Positions for actuaries or related occupations are excluded from this subset.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21211 \u2013 Data scientists<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21220 \u2013 Cybersecurity specialists<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21221 \u2013 Business system specialists<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21222 \u2013 Information systems specialists<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21233 \u2013 Web designers<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information systems analysts and consultants<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21211 \u2013 Data scientists<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21223 \u2013 Database analysts and data administrators<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Database analysts and data administrators<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21231 \u2013 Software engineers and designers<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21211 \u2013 Data scientists<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software engineers and designers<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21230 \u2013 Computer systems developers and programmers<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21232 \u2013 Software developers and programmers<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21234 \u2013 Web developers and programmers<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer programmers and interactive media developers<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21233 \u2013 Web designers<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21234 \u2013 Web developers and programmers<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web designers and developers<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22220<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer network technician<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$82,000 or higher prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$39.42 or higher prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22222<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information systems testing technicians<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$80,000 or higher prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$38.46 or higher prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sub-set of 51120*<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Producer, technical, creative and artistic director and project manager \u2013 Visual effects and video game<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position requires a minimum of five years of experience in the visual effects, video game or animation industries in one or a combination of the following roles: producer, technical director, creative director, artistic director or project manager, with experience in at least one or more of the following skills relevant to the visual effects, video game or animation industries: surfacing and look development; character or simulation rigging; matte painting; or technical pipeline development and application for visual effects, video games, or animation production.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$78,000 or higher prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$37.50 or higher prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sub-set of 52120*<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Media and Design<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position requires a minimum of five years of experience in at least one of the following digital media design skills: 3D modeling, virtual reality, augmented reality, digital media animation, levels editing for digital media design, software editing for digital media design, pipeline software development or applications relevant for digital media design.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$80,000 or higher prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$38.46 or higher prevailing wage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* Quebec sets its own minimum wage floors for applications from within Quebec. Consult the Quebec immigration website for more information<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c18b8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c18b8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Global Talent Stream: Employer Benefits<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers who use the Global Talent Stream (GTS) benefit from fast-track processing, making it one of the quickest pathways to hire foreign talent in Canada. Once approved for the GTS, employers enjoy a streamlined process that includes two-week processing for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and two-week work permit approval. This fast turnaround allows companies to fill critical roles quickly, minimizing disruptions to business operations and ensuring they remain competitive in their industries.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key requirement for accessing the GTS is the submission of a strong Labour Market Benefits Plan (LMBP), which outlines how the employer will contribute to Canada\u2019s economic growth. Employers must demonstrate how hiring foreign talent will create positive impacts, such as job creation for Canadians or investments in training and upskilling local workers. For example, a tech company may highlight how hiring specialized talent will allow them to expand operations, create additional jobs for Canadians, or offer internships and training programs to local workers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By submitting a well-crafted LMBP that showcases these benefits, companies not only fulfill program requirements but also position themselves as contributors to Canada\u2019s workforce development and economic prosperity, making them more likely to gain approval under the GTS. This combination of fast processing and demonstrated benefits offers employers a powerful tool for growth.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Step-by-Step Guide for Employers and Foreign Workers under the Global Talent Stream<\/strong><\/h2><h3><strong>Step 1: Employer Applies for the LMIA<\/strong><\/h3><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identify the need for global talent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Employers determine that there is a shortage of local skilled workers in a specialized role and decide to use the Global Talent Stream (GTS) to hire a foreign worker.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contact a Designated Partner (for Category A only)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If applying under Category A, the employer needs to be referred by a designated partner. Category B doesn\u2019t require this step.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare the LMIA Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Employers fill out the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application for the GTS. This application demonstrates that hiring foreign workers will address specific skill shortages in Canada. Employers must also ensure they are eligible under the GTS by meeting the program\u2019s criteria.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit the LMIA Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The completed application is submitted to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) along with a $1,000 processing fee per worker.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><b>Timeline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once submitted, the LMIA will be processed within <\/span><b>2 weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 2: Submit the Labour Market Benefits Plan (LMBP)<\/strong><\/h3><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare the LMBP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Labour Market Benefits Plan (LMBP) outlines how hiring foreign workers will benefit the Canadian labor market. Employers must show how they plan to create jobs for Canadians, invest in training, or enhance productivity. For instance, tech companies often commit to creating more jobs, offering internships, or training Canadian staff.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit the LMBP Alongside LMIA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The LMBP is submitted together with the LMIA application. Employers work closely with ESDC to develop and finalize the plan.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><b>Timeline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The LMBP is evaluated as part of the 2-week LMIA processing time.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 3: Workers Apply for a Work Permit<\/strong><\/h3><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Receive the Approved LMIA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once the LMIA is approved, the employer provides the foreign worker with the approval details.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare the Work Permit Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The foreign worker applies for a work permit through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), using the positive LMIA as part of the application.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit the Work Permit Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The foreign worker submits the work permit application online, along with required documents such as a job offer letter, the LMIA approval, and proof of qualifications.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><b>Timeline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The work permit is typically processed within <\/span><b>2 weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary of Timelines<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>LMIA and LMBP Submission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2-week processing by ESDC.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work Permit Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2-week processing by IRCC after LMIA approval.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This expedited process allows employers to fill critical positions within about a month from the start of the application, providing fast access to global talent.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>What is the Labour Market Benefits Plan?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key requirement for GTS is the Labour Market Benefits Plan (LMBP).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed with ESDC, it must show how hiring a foreign worker will help a company either create jobs for or transfer skills to Canadians. It also allows the ESDC to track a company\u2019s progress.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LMBP features mandatory and complementary benefits.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Category A, the mandatory benefit is creating jobs, whether directly or indirectly, for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Category B, the mandatory benefit is to increasing skills and training investments for Canadians and permanent residents.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LMBP must also provide two complementary benefits, which cannot be the same as the mandatory benefit. These include, but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job creation,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment in skills and training,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferring knowledge,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced company performance and<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing best practices or policies as an employer for your workforce.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>Global Talent Stream: General Requirements<\/strong><\/h2><h3><strong>Business Legitimacy<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers must provide evidence they are actively engaged in the business needing the temporary worker. The business must provide a good or service related to the job offer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers new to TFWP must submit one document as proof. Returning employers are not required to re-submit documents, but may be asked for additional proof.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowable documents include a Canadian business licence, legal incorporation forms, tax documents and attested documents.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Recruitment<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers are encouraged to actively seek to hire Canadians and permanent residents before looking abroad for workers. A description of how this has been done will be requested.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Wages<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wages must match the prevailing amount paid to Canadians and permanent residents for the same position.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Job Duties and Working Conditions<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workers hired under TFWP must only do the job they were hired for. Foreign workers are covered by the same laws that protect Canadians and permanent residents. Exploitation of a foreign worker violates Canadian law.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provincial and territorial laws cover standards such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours of work (including overtime)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compensation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working conditions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Termination of employment<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Workplace Safety<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign workers must be covered by provincial or territorial workplace safety insurance where required by law. Any private plan must match or better the terms of the provincial or territorial plan.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Language Restriction<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A job can only require English or French when advertised. If other languages are essential, justification is required at the application stage.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Unionized Positions<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For positions covered by a union, the foreign worker must be treated the same as Canadians and permanent residents also covered by that union, in terms of wages and terms and conditions.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Employer Compliance<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers must comply with all general requirements of the TFWP.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Employers in Quebec<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quebec employers are able to take full advantage of the Global Talent Stream. The key difference is that Quebec employers must <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/quebec-launches-new-global-talent-stream\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">submit their application simultaneously<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ESDC and the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe72a0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe72a0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Global Talent Stream FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8150c1 elementor-grid-1 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"f8150c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-260' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-grid elementor-grid\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-f441be7\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion elementor-grid-item\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uael-question-f441be7 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-6977db00e1c8b\">What should a company do if it is not on the referral partner list?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your company is not on the designated referral partner list for Category A of the Global Talent Stream, you can still apply under Category B, provided the role you're hiring for is on the Global Talent Occupations List. Category B doesn't require a referral partner.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-ba71296\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion elementor-grid-item\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uael-question-ba71296 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-6977db00e1cb4\">How can foreign workers apply for Global Talent Stream roles from outside Canada?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Foreign workers cannot directly apply to the Global Talent Stream. Instead, they need to secure a job offer from a Canadian employer participating in the GTS. Once the employer receives an approved Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), the worker can apply for a work permit through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-5567183\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion elementor-grid-item\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uael-question-5567183 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-6977db00e1cd0\">What happens if the worker\u2019s role is not on the Global Talent Occupations List?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>If the role isn't on the Global Talent Occupations List, employers cannot apply under Category B. However, they may still qualify under Category A, provided they are referred by a designated partner. Employers could also explore other immigration programs, such as the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-ad5373c\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion elementor-grid-item\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uael-question-ad5373c uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-6977db00e1ce8\">How long does it take to process a Global Talent Stream application?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Under the Global Talent Stream, both the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and the foreign worker's work permit are processed within two weeks each, making it one of the fastest pathways for hiring international talent in Canada. The entire process can typically be completed within a month.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-fe601a9\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion elementor-grid-item\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uael-question-fe601a9 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-5-6977db00e1da0\">What is the Labour Market Benefits Plan (LMBP)?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The Labour Market Benefits Plan (LMBP) is a key part of the Global Talent Stream application. Employers must outline how hiring foreign talent will benefit the Canadian labor market, such as by creating jobs or investing in training for Canadians. The LMBP is submitted with the LMIA application.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-cfb2013\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion elementor-grid-item\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uael-question-cfb2013 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-6-6977db00e1e39\">What are the fees for applying to the Global Talent Stream?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Employers must pay a $1,000 processing fee for each foreign worker they wish to hire through the Global Talent Stream. This fee covers the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application, which is required for the employer to obtain approval to hire foreign talent.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-d0560dc\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion elementor-grid-item\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uael-question-d0560dc uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-7-6977db00e1e64\">Can employers use the Global Talent Stream for multiple workers?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes, employers can use the Global Talent Stream to hire multiple foreign workers, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. Each worker requires a separate LMIA application and a Labour Market Benefits Plan that demonstrates the positive impact on Canada\u2019s labor market, such as job creation or skills development.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada&#8217;s Global Talent Stream allows employers to bring in skilled foreign workers in just 10 business days. 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