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Any Canadians have experience hiring immigrants?
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balstestrat
Problem Solver
You have Texans pouring over the border?
CanuckSigns
Active Member
I don;t have any direct experience, but my understanding is you need to preform a "Labour Market Assessment" which basically shows that you have made a effort to recruit Canadians to preform the job and you have not been successful, The government will review and let you know if you are allowed to recruit. If you are allowed you are responsible for them financially, so they can not claim social assistance etc.
With the recent backlash against immigration and the government cutting the number of Visa's it's issuing you may find it difficult to get approval, if you were running a Tim Hortons it might be a different story
With the recent backlash against immigration and the government cutting the number of Visa's it's issuing you may find it difficult to get approval, if you were running a Tim Hortons it might be a different story
Geneva Olson
Expert Storyteller
Umm Hire the illegal and pay them cash. Whats the problem?
Signscorp
New Member
That does seem to be my competitions' strategy
Notarealsignguy
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How do you know they're illegal? Because they are spanish? 1/2 our crew is Hispanic and everyone of them is an on the books verified W2 employee and getting paid a competitive wage. There are plenty of native born people asking to get paid cash to avoid child support, double dip on disability, have court ordered restitution that they don't want to pay etc etc. Don't paint people with a broad brush just because that's what the rhetoric tells you to do.
Signscorp
New Member
Because they tell me they are when they come and interview. It's endemic. Here in Canada it's mostly indians not Mexicans. I feel bad for them, they make significantly less than minimum wage and their employers tend to miss payroll and find reasons not to give them even that.
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Notarealsignguy
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Why would you waste your time interviewing them? It makes no sense. I don't know about Canada but down here most legit people put applicants must be authorized to work in the USA among other things like drug testing and physical fitness requirements.
Signstein
New Member
Do you have any customers or know anyone in the tourism industry? Not sure how 'seasonal' things are up in Canada, but down here in Virginia the hotels, theme parks, restaurants, etc. all ramp up with international employees each summer. Maybe some of your customers could help you with info?
White Haus
Not a Newbie
You could always give these guys a call: https://cdnvisa.com/
They're a customer of ours, I'm pretty sure this is something they do. (Not a plug, just first company that came to mind)
Signscorp
New Member
Hey thanks that's helpful!
Geneva Olson
Expert Storyteller
I'm in Houston. My whole family is from south Texas, about 2 hours from the border. I have grown up around illegals my whole life. Day laborers are all over the place down here. We've worked with many and they are quite skilled. I'm not sure about how much your competitors pay, but many illegals I know make plenty of money. Ive seen some make cash $100 a day or more. My kids had a friend whos parents are illegal. They bought her a brand new truck for graduation.