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Your LMIA or LMIA-exempt job offer must be submitted correctly through the IRCC Employer Portal before your worker can apply for an employer-specific work permit.
Employer Portal Overview
What is the
IRCC Employer Portal?
The IRCC Employer Portal is the federal online system Canadian employers use to submit a formal job offer before a foreign worker applies for an employer-specific work permit.
For many LMIA-exempt work permits, and in certain employer-specific work permit situations, the portal submission is a critical step. The worker generally needs the offer of employment number generated through the portal before applying.
The portal is also connected to employer compliance. Once an offer is submitted and the worker is hired, the employer must maintain records and comply with the wages, duties, location, and working conditions listed in the submission.
At Hakam Immigration Services, we help Canadian employers navigate portal registration, job offer submission, exemption code matching, and compliance obligations.
Where the portal fits
Between the employer step
and the worker’s permit.
The Employer Portal sits inside the employer-specific work permit process. It connects the employer’s job offer to the worker’s work permit application.
LMIA Approved or LMIA Exemption Confirmed
The employer confirms whether the role is supported by a positive LMIA or qualifies under an LMIA-exempt work permit category.
View LMIA Services →Employer Portal You Are Here
The employer registers, submits the job offer, enters the LMIA number or exemption code where applicable, pays the employer compliance fee where required, and receives the offer number.
Worker Applies for Work Permit
The worker uses the required employer-side documents and offer number to apply for an employer-specific work permit.
View Employer-Specific Work Permit →Worker Starts and Compliance Begins
Once the worker begins employment, the employer must maintain the conditions promised in the offer and preserve records for compliance review.
What the portal requires
This is not just
a one-time submission.
Employer Portal use involves registration, job offer accuracy, fees where applicable, and ongoing employer compliance obligations.
Employer Registration
Employers may need to create and manage an Employer Portal account using accurate business and contact information.
Job Offer Submission
The offer must reflect the correct occupation, wage, work location, duties, start date, LMIA number or exemption code, and employment conditions.
Compliance Fee Payment
In many LMIA-exempt employer-specific cases, the employer compliance fee must be paid before the offer number is generated.
Record Keeping
Employers should retain employment records, payroll records, contracts, and supporting documents in case of future compliance review.
Condition Compliance
The employer must respect the wages, duties, location, hours, and working conditions described in the submitted offer.
Inspection Readiness
IRCC may conduct employer compliance inspections. Employers should be ready to demonstrate that promised conditions were maintained.
Compliance risks
What happens if
you do not comply?
Employer compliance is taken seriously. Errors, omissions, or failure to maintain job offer conditions can create significant consequences.
Financial Penalties
Employers found non-compliant may face administrative monetary penalties depending on severity, history, and the nature of the violation.
Ban from Hiring Programs
Serious or repeated violations can restrict an employer’s ability to hire foreign workers through employer-supported programs.
Public Disclosure
Names of non-compliant employers may be published, creating reputational and business consequences beyond the immigration file.
Worker-Side Consequences
Compliance problems can affect workers, permits, extensions, workplace stability, and the employer’s future ability to support immigration applications.
How we help
Employer Portal support
with compliance in mind.
Hakam Immigration Services supports Canadian employers through portal registration, job offer submission, exemption code review, and ongoing compliance planning.
Portal Registration
We guide employers through account setup and business information review so the portal foundation is correct.
Job Offer Submission
We help review the offer details before submission to reduce errors that could delay the worker’s permit application.
LMIA or Exemption Matching
We confirm the LMIA number or exemption code used in the submission aligns with the work permit strategy.
Compliance Briefing
We explain the employer’s obligations in clear terms, including wages, duties, working conditions, and record retention.
Record Keeping Guidance
We advise what documents to keep and how to organize records in case the employer is selected for review.
End-to-End Employer Support
We connect LMIA, Employer Portal, worker permit, and compliance steps so the process is coordinated from start to finish.
Common questions
Employer Portal Support
answered.
Do I need the Employer Portal for every foreign worker?
How much is the employer compliance fee?
What happens if there is an error in the portal submission?
How long should employers keep records?
Can IRCC inspect the employer?
What if wages, duties, or work location change?
Let’s get your job offer submitted correctly.
Book an employer-focused Work Permit Consultation with Hakam Immigration Services to navigate the Employer Portal, avoid preventable errors, and understand your compliance obligations.
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