Seminar ID

ON-2026-04-02

Date and time

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00 EST see it in calendar

Attendance

• webinar
• recording

Languages

• in English

CPD hours

Venue

Webinar
Capacity: 150

Description

Understanding LMIA

·      Purpose, scope, and impact

·      LMIA vs. other work authorization pathways

·      Why LMIA matters more than ever

LMIA Streams and Categories

·      High-wage vs. low-wage

·      PR-supporting roles

·      Caregiver, agricultural, and seasonal streams

TEER and NOC Explained

·      TEER levels and skill classification

·      NOC alignment with job duties

·      Common misclassifications and how to avoid them

Wage Requirements and Regional Standards

·      Using the Job Bank wage tool

·      Median wage thresholds

·      Wage justification strategies

Business Legitimacy Requirements

·      Private households vs. business companies

·      Required documents and financial capacity

·      Common pitfalls and officer expectations

Recruitment Rules and Advertising Compliance

·      Job Bank and alternate platforms

·      Direct Apply feature

·      Screenshot and documentation standards

LMIA Application Assembly

·      Employer letters and job offers

·      Supporting documents checklist

·      Structuring a compliant file

RCIC Role and Representation Boundaries

·      Who the client is: employer vs. worker

·      Fee responsibility and ethical limits

·      Behind-the-curtain agreements and how to handle them

Worker Payment and Reimbursement Scenarios

·      What to do when workers offer to pay

·      Reimbursement risks and RCIC obligations

·      Sample scripts and refusal protocols

LMIA Interview Preparation

·      Officer mindset and question patterns

·      Mock interview scripts

·      Coaching employers for clarity and confidence

Notes from Real ESDC Officers

·      Interview tactics and refusal triggers

·      Operational logic and credibility tests

·      Summary tools and decision-making insights

Employer Emotions and Consultant Response

·      Navigating fear, frustration, and confusion

·      Building trust and emotional resilience

·      Advocacy through empathy

LMIA Refusals: Diagnosis and Recovery

·      Common refusal reasons

·      How to read and respond to refusal letters

·      Strategic regrouping and reapplication

Post-Refusal Strategy

·      File reconstruction and wage adjustment

·      Recruitment rebuild and employer coaching

·      Transition planning and audit readiness

LMIA Approval: What Happens Next

·      Work permit preparation

·      Onboarding and compliance

·      PR pathway alignment and retention strategy

Legacy and Leadership in LMIA Practice

·      Why lived experience matters

·      Ethical advocacy and professional standards

·      Raising the bar for future practitioners