Canadian employers hiring skilled international workers through TopNation's LMIA-exempt pathway
LMIA-Exempt Pathway Canadian Employer Solutions

Stop Waiting 12 Months.
Hire Skilled Workers in Weeks.

Canadian employers are losing revenue every day positions sit empty. TopNation's proprietary fast-track immigration process bypasses the traditional bottleneck — delivering pre-screened, work-ready employees to your door in a fraction of the time and a fraction of the cost.

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55%
Jobs Going Unfilled
Over half of Canadian small businesses report they cannot find enough workers.
12–18 Mo.
Average LMIA Wait
The standard LMIA process now takes over a year from application to first day.
$42,000
Cost Per Vacancy
Each unfilled role costs the average Canadian employer over $42K per year.
78%
LMIA Delays
The majority of LMIA applications face delays, extra documentation, or refusal.
The Challenge

Your Business Can't Grow When You Can't Hire

Labour shortages are no longer a temporary inconvenience — they are a structural crisis hitting Alberta's core industries hardest.

Endless Government Paperwork

LMIA applications require labour market studies, recruitment proof, detailed wage justifications, and transition plans. A single missing document can reset your timeline by months.

Unpredictable Timelines

You post a job, run mandatory advertising for weeks, submit your LMIA, then wait. Processing times shift without warning, and there is no fast lane.

High Costs, Low Guarantees

Between the $1,000 LMIA fee per worker, recruitment advertising, legal fees, and consultant costs, you can spend $5,000–$8,000 per hire — with no guarantee of approval.

Workers Who Don't Stay

Workers on restrictive permits often leave for employers offering a clearer path to permanent residency. You're back to square one.

How It Works

From First Call to First Day — In Weeks, Not Months

TopNation's proprietary fast-track process eliminates the bureaucratic maze. We handle everything — sourcing, screening, immigration paperwork, and onboarding.

01

Discovery Call

We learn your business, roles, and timeline. Within 48 hours, you receive a custom workforce plan.

02

Candidate Matching

We source and pre-screen from our vetted international talent network. You review profiles and approve.

03

Immigration & Compliance

Our team handles all documentation through our fast-track pathway. No paperwork touches your desk.

04

Arrival & Onboarding

Workers arrive ready. We coordinate travel, orientation, and first-week logistics.

Why Choose Us

The Old Way vs. The TopNation Way

Feature Traditional LMIA TopNation
Processing Time 12–18 months 6–10 weeks
Government Fee $1,000/position $230/position
Job Advertising 4+ weeks mandatory Not required
Paperwork 40+ page application We handle everything
Worker Quality Whoever applies Pre-screened, matched
Compliance Risk Your responsibility Full management included
PR Pathway Uncertain Built into the process
Processing Time
LMIA
12–18 months
TopNation
6–10 weeks
Government Fee
LMIA
$1,000/position
TopNation
$230/position
Job Advertising
LMIA
4+ weeks mandatory
TopNation
Not required
Paperwork
LMIA
40+ page application
TopNation
We handle everything
Worker Quality
LMIA
Whoever applies
TopNation
Pre-screened, matched
Compliance Risk
LMIA
Your responsibility
TopNation
Full management included
PR Pathway
LMIA
Uncertain
TopNation
Built into the process

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Industries

Skilled Workers for the Industries That Need Them Most

Hospitality and restaurant workers
Hospitality & Restaurants
 Automotive and mechanics workers
Automotive & Mechanics
 Construction and trades workers
Construction & Trades
 Maintenance and facilities workers
Maintenance & Facilities
Results

The Numbers Speak. So Do Our Clients.

500
Workers Placed
200
Employers Served
94
Retention Rate
6
Average Placement

"We had three cooks start within six weeks. All still with us after a year. TopNation made it effortless."

M. Beaulieu
Owner, Brasserie du Quartier
Restaurant

"TopNation delivered both mechanics in under two months. Completely changed how I think about hiring."

K. Whitfield
Operations Director, Westlock Auto Group
Automotive

"Twelve workers over two years. Every single one is still with us. The retention alone saved us a fortune."

R. Anand
VP HR, Pinnacle Building Services
Construction

"We needed concrete finishers urgently for a condo project. TopNation had three qualified workers on site in seven weeks."

J. Carrière
Site Superintendent, Apex Concrete Ltd.
Concrete

"Our cleaning company was turning down contracts because we had no staff. Now we have eight new team members and growing."

S. Olawale
Founder, NorthShine Cleaning Services
Cleaning

"Found two skilled furniture assemblers and a warehouse lead. All three speak French and English. Perfect fit."

D. Moreau
Operations Manager, Prairie Home Furnishings
Furniture

"I was skeptical anyone could cut through immigration red tape that fast. Two licensed mechanics, under two months."

T. Savard
Owner, QuickTune Auto Centre
Mechanic

"We run three Tim Hortons locations. TopNation staffed all three with reliable workers in less than two months."

P. Nguyen
Franchisee, Tim Hortons — Lethbridge
Fast Food

"Hired a maintenance supervisor and two technicians for our property portfolio. All arrived within eight weeks."

L. Fonseca
Facilities Director, Westgate Properties
Maintenance

"Our welding shop was at half capacity for months. TopNation found us four certified welders. Production is back to normal."

B. Tremblay
Owner, Ironworks Fabrication
Skilled Trades

"The caregiver for our retirement residence is outstanding. Professional, compassionate, and arrived in six weeks."

N. Blackwood
Administrator, Sunrise Senior Living
Healthcare

"Two HVAC technicians, both with five-plus years experience. They hit the ground running on day one."

C. Makhmudov
Service Manager, CoolAir Mechanical
HVAC

"TopNation helped us hire five kitchen staff across two restaurant locations. No LMIA headache. Just results."

A. Dupont
Regional Manager, Groupe Saveur
Hospitality

"We had three cooks start within six weeks. All still with us after a year. TopNation made it effortless."

M. Beaulieu
Owner, Brasserie du Quartier
Restaurant

"TopNation delivered both mechanics in under two months. Completely changed how I think about hiring."

K. Whitfield
Operations Director, Westlock Auto Group
Automotive

"Twelve workers over two years. Every single one is still with us. The retention alone saved us a fortune."

R. Anand
VP HR, Pinnacle Building Services
Construction

"We needed concrete finishers urgently for a condo project. TopNation had three qualified workers on site in seven weeks."

J. Carrière
Site Superintendent, Apex Concrete Ltd.
Concrete

"Our cleaning company was turning down contracts because we had no staff. Now we have eight new team members and growing."

S. Olawale
Founder, NorthShine Cleaning Services
Cleaning

"Found two skilled furniture assemblers and a warehouse lead. All three speak French and English. Perfect fit."

D. Moreau
Operations Manager, Prairie Home Furnishings
Furniture

"I was skeptical anyone could cut through immigration red tape that fast. Two licensed mechanics, under two months."

T. Savard
Owner, QuickTune Auto Centre
Mechanic

"We run three Tim Hortons locations. TopNation staffed all three with reliable workers in less than two months."

P. Nguyen
Franchisee, Tim Hortons — Lethbridge
Fast Food

"Hired a maintenance supervisor and two technicians for our property portfolio. All arrived within eight weeks."

L. Fonseca
Facilities Director, Westgate Properties
Maintenance

"Our welding shop was at half capacity for months. TopNation found us four certified welders. Production is back to normal."

B. Tremblay
Owner, Ironworks Fabrication
Skilled Trades

"The caregiver for our retirement residence is outstanding. Professional, compassionate, and arrived in six weeks."

N. Blackwood
Administrator, Sunrise Senior Living
Healthcare

"Two HVAC technicians, both with five-plus years experience. They hit the ground running on day one."

C. Makhmudov
Service Manager, CoolAir Mechanical
HVAC

"TopNation helped us hire five kitchen staff across two restaurant locations. No LMIA headache. Just results."

A. Dupont
Regional Manager, Groupe Saveur
Hospitality
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For Alberta employers: explore our AAIP Alberta Opportunity Stream service for permanent residence sponsorship. Hiring LMIA-exempt? See our LMIA exemption codes guide.
FAQ

Questions Employers Ask Before Getting Started

TopNation uses a federal immigration pathway that eliminates the LMIA requirement entirely. That means no mandatory job advertising, no $1,000 government fee per position, and processing in 6–10 weeks instead of 12–18 months. The result is the same — a fully authorized work permit — but without the bureaucratic bottleneck.
Absolutely. This is a fully authorized federal pathway. All work permits are issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada). TopNation is a licensed immigration consultancy with over 10 years of experience processing work permits through legitimate channels.
Our pricing is transparent and discussed upfront during your free consultation. Because our fast-track process eliminates the $1,000 government LMIA fee, mandatory recruitment advertising, and months of legal back-and-forth, your total cost will be a fraction of the traditional LMIA route — which typically runs $5,000–$8,000 per worker. You get faster results at significantly lower cost.
Our average placement time is 6–10 weeks from your initial consultation to the worker's first day on the job. In some cases, we have completed the entire process in as little as 4 weeks. This compares to 12–18 months through the standard LMIA process.
We specialize in hospitality and restaurants, automotive and mechanics, construction and skilled trades, maintenance and facilities, healthcare, and manufacturing. If your industry is not listed, contact us — we can likely help.
Our rigorous pre-screening process results in a 94% retention rate. Every candidate is vetted for skills, experience, language ability, and cultural fit before you ever see their profile. In the rare event a placement does not work out, we provide replacement support.
Generally, no. Housing is not a legal requirement. However, we recommend that employers assist with initial accommodation if possible, as it significantly improves worker satisfaction and retention. We can provide guidance on local housing options.
Minimal. We need your business licence, a description of the role, the wage offered, and your signature on a few key documents. Our team handles all immigration paperwork, government filings, and compliance documentation. Nothing touches your desk unless it needs your signature.
Yes. A pathway to permanent residency is built into our process. This is a major advantage for retention — workers who see a clear path to PR are far more likely to stay with their employer long-term. We guide both the employer and the worker through the PR transition.
We serve all Canadian provinces except Quebec (which has its own immigration system). Our strongest presence is in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario, but we have successfully placed workers across every other province and territory.