Immigration

This is the community discussion space for Newcomer & ESL Student Support in Calgary.

What belongs here?

• Local programs and services available to Calgary residents
• Resources and contact information for Calgary-based organizations
• Community experiences and recommendations
• Questions about accessing education services in Calgary

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Share your experiences, ask questions, or post helpful resources for other Calgarians. This is a community-driven space.

This is the community discussion space for Newcomer Employment Services in Calgary.

What belongs here?

• Local job opportunities and career resources
• Calgary employers and workforce programs
• Training and skills development opportunities
• Networking and professional development in Calgary

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Share job leads, ask for advice, or post about local employment resources. This is a community-driven space. Be respectful and constructive in your contributions.

For Job Seekers: Signs of Fraudulent Postings

Wage Red Flags

• Entry-level positions offering $35-45/hour with no experience required
• Wages significantly above market rate for the role and region
• Vague wage ranges ($30-50/hr) suggesting the posting isn\'t real

Company Red Flags

• No website, or a website with stock photos and placeholder text
• Company address is a residential building, mailbox service, or shared office
• No online presence, reviews, or business history
• Company name doe

What is an LMIA?

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that a Canadian employer may need before hiring a foreign worker. The LMIA process is designed to verify that:

• There is a genuine need for a foreign worker
• No Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available to fill the position
• Hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact the Canadian labour market

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) issues LMIAs after reviewing employer applications.

How Canadian Immigration Currently Works

Immigration is a shared jurisdiction under the Canadian Constitution. The federal government controls most entry pathways, including Express Entry, family reunification, and refugee admissions. Provinces participate through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), which allow them to select a portion of economic immigrants.