Hiring a foreign worker
Discuss the role, location, proposed terms and whether an LMIA or an exemption needs assessment.
Canadian immigration · Waseer Law Office
Employer and business immigration
Plan the immigration side of a hire before committing to a start date. Discuss the role, the business and the worker’s circumstances with Zia.
Based in London, Ontario. Canadian immigration enquiries across Canada and abroad. Scope confirmed for each matter.
Start with your circumstances
Clear advice. Practical next steps.
The employer’s steps and the worker’s permission need to fit together. We help identify the immigration questions to resolve before recruitment plans become an application.
LMIA-exempt routes
Review whether an International Mobility Program category could apply to the proposed arrangement.
Business-related entry
Assess the immigration implications of business visits, transfers or other proposed Canadian activity.
What to understand before you proceed
Some hiring routes require a labour market impact assessment; others may fall within an LMIA exemption. Employer obligations and supporting submissions vary by route. Buying or incorporating a business does not, by itself, settle a person’s immigration permission. We confirm the scope of advice and any application work separately.
Make the consultation useful
Bring the information that matters.
- A description of the business and Canadian operations
- The job location, duties, wages and proposed start date
- The proposed worker’s citizenship, experience and current status
- Any recruitment, LMIA or Employer Portal records already available
- Details of related companies, transfers or previous foreign-worker applications
Use the secure sharing instructions supplied by the office. Do not send identification or sensitive records through a general enquiry.
Choose your appointment
See the fee before you book.
Choose the duration and meeting format on our immigration consultation page. Appointments are with Zia Waseer.
A focused question
30-minute consultation
$150 + HST
Total: $169.50 CAD
For a focused discussion of your circumstances or documents within the agreed scope.
Choose format & book 30 minutesMore discussion time
60-minute consultation
$250 + HST
Total: $282.50 CAD
For a longer discussion involving more questions or relevant documents.
Choose format & book 60 minutesPayment is required for a paid consultation. Further work and government or third-party charges are separate. Review the scope and terms in the calendar before paying.
Prefer an introduction first?
Contact our office about an eligible free 15-minute in-person introduction. It is an introduction, not legal advice. Call 519-999-9676.
Before you book
Your questions, answered.
Does every foreign-worker hire require an LMIA?
No. Some routes are LMIA-exempt, but an exemption must be supported by the applicable requirements. The appropriate route depends on the hire.
Does LMIA-exempt mean there are no employer obligations?
No. Depending on the route, employer submissions and compliance obligations may still apply. Discuss the specific arrangement before proceeding.
Can you quote the full matter at the consultation?
We discuss the proposed work and information available. Any further application or representation work is confirmed under a separate scope and fee agreement.
I already have an active file. Should I book here?
Use existing-client booking and follow the verification steps for your active matter.
Official starting points
For current program information, use the official sources below. Requirements can change; these links do not replace advice about your circumstances.
General information, not advice on an individual file. No approval or processing time is guaranteed. Sources checked November 5, 2026.
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