Benefits of immigration training

Amid ongoing labour shortages in certain sectors, Canadian businesses, particularly those based in Quebec, keep relying on international recruitment. This situation necessitates meticulous management and a thorough understanding of immigration procedures.

Training your human resources and global mobility team therefore constitutes a strategic investment, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and the retention of international talent.

This reality is all the more evident in the current context, where several programs have been suspended, processing times are increasing, and eligibility criteria are becoming more stringent.

Why train your team in immigration?

Operating within a complex legal environment

Immigration laws and policies vary not only between Canadian provinces, but also, and more importantly, depending on the foreign national’s country of origin. Specialized training therefore enables teams to:

• Master provincial legal frameworks (e.g., MIFI in Quebec) and federal ones (IRCC);
• Proactively monitor legislative and regulatory updates;
• Avoid costly mistakes in LMIA, work permit, or permanent residence applications that could lead to recruitment delays, application refusals, or extended processing times.

Key fact:

Since fall 2024, several major changes have been introduced. Among them are the following:

• Suspension of the “Temporary Foreign Workers” stream under the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) (June 5, 2025);
• Refusal to process LMIA applications for low-wage positions in regions where the unemployment rate exceeds 6.00%;
• Increase in the median reference wage required for LMIA applications;
• Tightening of eligibility criteria for open work permits for spouses (January 21, 2025).

Accordingly, these developments underscore the vital importance of remaining well-informed and taking proactive measures.

Enhancing the efficiency of international recruitment processes

A well-trained team can:

• Identify the appropriate immigration programs for the desired candidate profiles;
• Anticipate the necessary procedures;
• Support candidates in their professional and social integration.

Key statistic: In 2024, Canada had 195,345 temporary work permit holders under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), compared to 802,110 under the International Mobility Program (IMP).

Why involve an immigration lawyer for training purposes?

Immigration law expertise

An immigration attorney or a regulated immigration consultant offers the following expertise:

• Comprehensive legal expertise in Canadian and provincial legislation;
• A capacity to adapt training content to the specific context and challenges of the organization;
• A continuous legal watch to stay ahead of legislative and regulatory developments.

At Immetis, part of our team is specifically focused on managing Quebec’s temporary and permanent immigration programs.

Our immigration experts tailor their approach to your organization’s unique context in order to effectively address its specific needs.

Concrete advantages for the organization

• Reduced legal risks: regulatory compliance ensured;
• Improved efficiency and time savings in administrative procedures;
• Strengthened employer brand: improved experience for international applicants and foreign employees;
• Enhancing internal expertise: increased autonomy for your human resources team;

Training your HR team in immigration, with the support of a lawyer, is not just about complying with the law. It’s also about anticipating, securing and professionalizing your international recruitment. That’s why, in a globalized labor market, this approach becomes a major competitive advantage.

To learn more about our training offer in immigration and compliance : contact us.