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How do I hire a temporary foreign worker?

There are three basic steps for hiring a temporary foreign worker.

1. Find out if you need to apply for a Labour Market Opinion (or LMO, a document an employer must usually get before they are allowed to hire a foreign worker). See Who Can Apply for information on Labour Market Opinions and then apply at Service Canada, if needed.
2. Have the foreign worker complete the work permit application.
3. The worker will receive an authorization letter when their work permit has been approved. The actual work permit is issued by a border services officer at the point of entry when the foreign worker arrives in Canada.

For more details, see How to hire a temporary foreign worker.

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