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Form IMM0156 Undertaking for an Application for a Work Permit Exempted From a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) as part of the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in Canada is used by employers to provide an undertaking to the Government of Canada. This form is required when hiring foreign workers in certain occupations in the Atlantic provinces, and it confirms that the employer will comply with the program's requirements.
The employer must file the Form IMM0156 Undertaking for an application for a work permit exempted from a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) as part of the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in Canada.
Q: What is Form IMM0156?
A: Form IMM0156 is the Undertaking for an Application for a Work Permit exempted from a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) as part of the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in Canada.
Q: What is the purpose of Form IMM0156?
A: The purpose of Form IMM0156 is to provide the necessary information and commitment required from employers who want to hire foreign workers under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Q: Who needs to fill out Form IMM0156?
A: Employers who want to hire foreign workers under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) need to fill out Form IMM0156.
Q: What information is required in Form IMM0156?
A: Form IMM0156 requires information about the employer, the position being offered, the employee's qualifications, and the commitment to comply with the program requirements.
Q: What is the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)?
A: The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a program designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada hire foreign workers to fill job vacancies that they were unable to fill locally.
Q: What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?
A: A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that employers in Canada may need to obtain before hiring foreign workers. It assesses the impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labor market.
Q: What are the benefits of hiring a foreign worker under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)?
A: Hiring a foreign worker under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) allows employers in Atlantic Canada to fill job vacancies with skilled workers without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), making the hiring process faster and more streamlined.
Q: Can I hire a foreign worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under any other program?
A: Yes, there are other programs in Canada that allow employers to hire foreign workers without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), such as the Global Talent Stream and the International Mobility Program. However, each program has its own specific requirements and eligibility criteria.