Global Skills Strategy (GSS)

Applying for work with the Global Skills Strategy

• Who is eligible for two-week work permit processing?
• Are all Global Skills Strategy (GSS) work permit applications processed in two weeks?
• I have a Global Talent Stream (GTS) LMIA, do I have to do anything else to get two-week processing?
• When should I get my medical exam to apply for two-week work permit processing through the GSS?
• I’m applying for a work permit under the GSS. Do I need include a police certificate?
• I’m eligible for two-week processing under the GSS. Can I bring my family?
• Can I get two-week processing if I am applying under the International Mobility Program?
• I need an LMIA for my work permit application. How do I know if I am part of the Global Talent Stream?

Hiring a worker through the Global Skills Strategy

• I’m an employer in the International Mobility Program. Do I still need to use the Employer Portal?
• How do I hire a temporary foreign worker using an LMIA issued by ESDC under the Global Talent Stream?