09/10/2025
Important Update for Employers! New LMIA Advertising Rules Are Here.
Effective September 8, 2025, there is a major change to the LMIA process for Employers. To ensure fairness and transparency, hiring a foreign worker now Requires using the Job Bank's mandatory "Direct Apply" feature.
Key changes you need to know:
✔️ All LMIA-based job postings must be placed using the "Direct Apply" Function on Canada's National Job Bank.
✔️ Employers must accept applications through this feature.
✔️ You must still provide at least two other application methods (e.g., your company website).
✔️ The goal is to ensure Canadians and permanent residents get a fair chance At job opportunities.
Exemptions apply for specific roles like in-home caregivers and camp Counsellors.
Need help navigating these new LMIA rules? Virtus Immigration Services is here To guide your business through a compliant and successful hiring process.
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