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Worker Fee Charging Schemes
Exposing illegal schemes where workers are charged $30,000-$100,000+ for LMIA-ba
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SUMMARY - Worker Fee Charging Schemes

What is a Closed Work Permit?

Most LMIA-based work permits are "employer-specific" or "closed" – meaning the worker can only work for the specific employer named on the permit. If the worker leaves or loses that job, they may lose their legal status in Canada.

How This Enables Exploitation

The closed permit system creates a power imbalance:

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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 - 06:32
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SUMMARY — Worker Fee Charging Schemes

In a modest apartment in Surrey, British Columbia, Elias, a skilled mechanic from the Philippines, reviews a contract that promises a stable career and permanent residency in Canada. However, the document requires an upfront payment of $45,000 to a recruitment agency for "processing fees" and "job offer guarantees." Elias has mortgaged his family’s home to secure this opportunity, viewing the payment not as a bribe, but as a necessary investment in his future.

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Sun, 11 Oct 2026 - 00:37
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