According to the Canadian new public policy, graphic designers who are working on film and TV productions are allowed for the expedited work permits. Graphic designers falling under this category can easily come to the country and also they don’t need to go through the lengthy and costly LMIA process. The reason behind the formation of this new policy is because of the value film and TV production contributes towards the Canada’s economy. According to the statistics in 2019, the film production industry contributed around $12 billion to the Canadian GDP. Applicable from 10 September, 2021 and lasting till 9 March, 2022, there will be no need for graphic designers to have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to get a work permit in Canada.
The candidates need to apply on or after 10, September, 2021 for receiving a work permit. The candidate applying for this must be willing to work on a named live-action film or TV productions that are being filmed entirely or in part in the country. The graphic designers seeking this work permit must have a letter from the employer or from the employer’s authorized representative.
Why LMIA process is required for receiving a work permit?
Anybody apart from the Canadian citizen or permanent resident would require a work permit to work in the country. And those who are on a work permit need to go through the LMIA process. This depicts that a foreign worker coming in Canada would not affect the job opportunities for the Canadians.
But those who are exempted from an LMIA requirement path enjoy the Significant Benefit path. The candidates coming through this path signify that they offer social, economic or cultural benefits to the country.
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