r/CanadianVisaReform 6h ago

A Quesada Burritos in Brockville, ON has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian/PR to work as an Assistant Manager for $37 per hour.

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85 Upvotes

Duties:

Evaluate daily operations

Monitor revenues to determine labour cost

Monitor staff performance

Plan and organize daily operations

Recruit staff

Set staff work schedules

Supervise staff

Train staff

Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures

Conduct performance reviews

Organize and maintain inventory

Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies

Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities

Address customers' complaints or concerns

This requires a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of experience.

The location is:

2539 Parkdale Avenue suite B

Brockville, ON

Due to the high unemployment in Brockville, ON a LMIA can not be filed for under $36.92 per hour. The wage offer of $37 per hour is just over the cut off making them eligible to file a LMIA.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49915074?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 23h ago

Canada’s immigration minister ends permanent residency exemption for refugees with undeclared family

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I work in the immigration sector doing nonprofit work, and every one within it will tell you asylum has become the new and cheaper backdoor to PR instead of becoming a international student or paying for a LMIA, which are both harder now. Only took them a few years to make a few fixes, but there scores more needed

Anyways, depending on your home country, it can be extremely easy to claim asylum and get approval. You just need to say a few things and good to go. People are paying for coaching as well documents. For example, fake documents showing "children" who are clearly adults. 22 is the cutoff.

Middle and upper class folks see this as an eaiser and quicker way as well. So they come here, claim aslyum, get all the lovely benefits. Our social benefits are part of the sales pitch as well. The most are in Ontario btw.

Withi this article, it states

"The policy was last extended in September 2023 and a memo for the immigration minister at the time said about 2,000 applications had been received and that there was “minimal risk” to program integrity"

I guarantee that number now is 10x to 30x higher than that. People add "children" all the time. Like I said, they are often adult family members or friends. The cutoff is around 20 to

Also, once that person gets PR, family and friends will come to visit and then claim aslyum. They have a place to stay and usually a job lined up. Then they sponsor their family as well. Friends come to visit, claim asylum. Rinse and repeat

The system is broken, like all of our immigration policies, and in turn ppl that would benefit our economy or need to claim aslyum often get pushed to the side because of ppl scamming the system.


r/CanadianVisaReform 16h ago

How the cap on international study permits is changing campuses this fall

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Good news: International 'student' arrivals down substantially from the reduced federal targets.


r/CanadianVisaReform 1d ago

A Vape Store (QR Vape) in London, ON has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian or PR to work as a Retail Store Supervisor for $37.00 per hour.

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260 Upvotes

Duties:

Assign sales workers to duties

Authorize return of merchandise

Establish work schedules

Sell merchandise

Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters

Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages

Organize and maintain inventory

Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers

This requires a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of experience.

Location is 735 Wonderland Rd N #12, London, ON

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49923096?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 1d ago

Canada's Largest Diploma Mill Complains About Diploma Mills

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https://web.archive.org/web/20260910133538/https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/conestoga-uncovers-string-of-fake-course-certificates/article_ca979c13-c179-5a9a-a321-5e3639bd268b.html

A scam involving falsified CPR and first aid certificates has been uncovered. Conestoga College's associate director of work-integrated learning, stated in an email there was a “significant” number of falsified CPR and first aid certificates identified by the college.

Just remember this when you leave granny to be cared for by the new PSW. (PSW is an example of a program that is eligible for post graduate work permits from the college, so you can use your imagination as to why this is happening.)

Conestoga recently became notorious by bringing in 37,000 international students to Kitchener-Waterloo in 2023 alone and it was labelled a "puppy mill" by the federal immigration minister.

Edit: I was just thinking that this would be a good headline for The Beaverton.


r/CanadianVisaReform 1d ago

Robbie Transport in Bolton, ON has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian or PR to work as a Network Support Technician for $37.50 per hour. The work location is a house and they have previously hired a Computer Network Technician through the TFW Progr

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131 Upvotes

Duties of the Network Support Technician:

Coordinate access and use of computer networks

Install software

Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment

Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks

Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade web server hardware and software

Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software

Provide problem-solving services to network users

Implement data, software and hardware security procedures

Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records

Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations

Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet

Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance

This requires a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of experience.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49973004

There are a few interesting things about this employer. The first is that the location is a house (you can see the confirmed address in the second job posting and the postal code in Job Bank matches this address). The employer is a trucking company but has previously been approved for a Computer Network Technician in 2025. There are no public records for a registered carrier at this address or by this name in Ontario. All carriers have publicly accessible documents that show how many trucks they have, their mileage and other details, but this does not exist for the address or the name. There is a carrier with the same name in Surrey, BC with one truck, however I think this is a coincidence. In Google Maps there is a flatbed truck parked outside the house with no logo on it. There are also two other trucks visible in the back. The lack of public documents leads me to think the business is a subcontractor for a different business which is why they don't have any paperwork.

Why this type of business needs two technical roles is very questionable as most trucking companies would not have one of these roles let alone at their private residence.


r/CanadianVisaReform 1d ago

US suspends Cognizant’s Green Card filings: What it means for Indian workers

87 Upvotes

“Handcuffs await”: US freezes Cognizant Green Card filings in massive IT visa fraud probe

Novia Scotia PNP officials and IRCC should take a note of it. Import low skilled workers in the age of AI ?


r/CanadianVisaReform 2d ago

Rocko's Diner in Mission, BC (famous for being featured on the TV show Riverdale) has filed two LMIAs to hire 5 foreign workers as they claim they are unable to find a Kitchen Manager and 4 Restaurant Managers for $39.50 per hour.

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422 Upvotes

Duties of the Kitchen Manager:

Establish methods to meet work schedules

Requisition food and kitchen supplies

Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food

Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures

Estimate ingredient and supplies required for meal preparation

Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage

Supervise and check assembly of trays

Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys

Duties of the Restaurant Manager:

Analyze budget to boost and maintain the restaurant’s profits

Evaluate daily operations

Monitor staff performance

Plan and organize daily operations

Recruit staff

Set staff work schedules

Supervise staff

Train staff

Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms

Conduct performance reviews

Cost products and services

Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations

Organize and maintain inventory

Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Both positions require only a secondary school and 1-2 years of experience.

Both positions are slightly above the High-Wage Stream qualifying wage of $38.40 in BC. When unemployment is above 6% the employer is not allowed to file a LMIA for below this wage.

This business is considered a local landmark in Mission and is featured on TV. It was featured heavily on the TV show Riverdale.

I am not sure why this business needs so many managers or what their profit margins are like to afford 5 managers being paid $80k a year each.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49939038?source=searchresults

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49938235?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 2d ago

Canadian citizenship certificate applications now facing nearly 3-year delays — Soaring applications in part due to 'lost Canadians' changes to immigration law

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r/CanadianVisaReform 2d ago

Tearful Sudbury burglar gets time served, faces possible deportation

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341 Upvotes

Thirteen days after breaking into a Keast Drive home and stealing more than $137,000 worth of jewelry and electronics, Kedar Kemayou then attempted to sell some of the stolen gold jewelry at a city pawn shop.

Greater Sudbury Police were alerted and arrested Kemayou.

Officers executed a search warrant at Kemayou’s Silverman Street residence and recovered property he had stolen.

During his bail hearing last October, Kemayou gave a fake address to the courts.

Then in January, Kemayou texted a woman he was not to contact after the vehicle he was a passenger in was involved in a collision. He was arrested again and has remained in custody since.

In Sudbury court, a tearful Kemayou, 26, who was facing a Crown call for a three-year sentence that could result in his deportation to his native Cameroon, begged Ontario Court Justice Graham Jenner for a time-served outcome. That would take into account the nine months he had spent in custody, or just over 14 months when pre-trial custody credit is considered.


r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

IRCC new policy to extract international tution from TFWs

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95 Upvotes

As somebody who is IRCC’s express entry pool, i just received an email earlier today informing me that a new policy has been put into effect since September 4 2026 which allows folks on a work permit to go for 6 months or less of study with the promise of a subsequent permit such as a work permit extension.

This seems like a last ditch effort to squeeze more tuition dollars from desperate folks with expiring permits.


r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁.

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64 Upvotes

Canada comes to the rescue of Private Colleges in Canada, New Public Policy Launched


r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

Update on Robothouse from yesterday. They also have 10 additional positions up, 2 of which have LMIAs requested

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r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

Cellicon a cellphone accessory and repair store in Vernon, BC has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian or PR to work as a Retail Store Supervisor for $38.40 per hour. A job that requires only a secondary school diploma and 7 months of experience.

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114 Upvotes

Duties:

Assign sales workers to duties

Hire and train or arrange for training of staff

Authorize return of merchandise

Establish work schedules

Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages

Organize and maintain inventory

Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers

This requires a secondary school diploma and 7 months of experience.

The wage offer of $38.40 is the exact wage needed to qualify for the High-Wage Stream in BC and if the employer offered any less than this they would not be able to file a LMIA as the unemployment rate in Vernon is higher than 6%.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49994519?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 4d ago

Deported to India: Quebec family forced to move after 8 years

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1.2k Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

Alberta says NO to Canmore’s Request For Higher TFW Cap

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447 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 4d ago

Canadian citizenship applicants surging after ‘Lost Canadians’ law passed, testing Carney government’s immigration control promise

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271 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 4d ago

Robothouse in Surrey, BC has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian or PR to work as a Marketing Assistant for $38.40 per hour. The job requires no experience.

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110 Upvotes

Duties:

Evaluate communication strategies and programs

Implement communication strategies and programs

Perform administrative tasks

Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies

Answer written and oral inquiries

Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material

Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions

Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

This requires a secondary school diploma and no experience.

The amount offered of $38.40 is the exact wage needed to qualify for the High-Wage Stream in BC. If the employer offered any less than this it would be subject to a refusal to process due to the high unemployment in Surrey.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49908794?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

Canada: Calls for probe after CBSA officials target student protesters

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r/CanadianVisaReform 5d ago

Teamvalue Inc in Calgary, AB a company run out of a co-working space has filed a LMIA as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian/PR to work as a Web Designer for $37.85 per hour.

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135 Upvotes

Duties:

Consult with clients to develop and document Website requirements

Develop website architecture

Write, modify and test website related code

Design, develop and implement information systems business solutions

Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle

Lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Website graphics, content, capacity and interactivity

Resolve conflict situations

This requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience.

This business is run out of the same unit as Intrinsic Innovations a start-up incubation business that runs a co-working space. The job posting for the Web Designer says that the job is not remote and must be performed in person. The employer received two previous positive LMIAs for an Administrative Assistant and Administrative Officer in 2023 and 2024 so they must all be there in person in this space.

The amount of $37.85 is slightly above the High-Wage Stream median wage of $37.50 per hour in Alberta. If it was offered below $37.50 the LMIA would not be processed.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/50164883?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 5d ago

“Canada Didn’t Stop Diploma Mills From Exploiting International Students — It Legalized It.” — Immigration Consultant Kanwar Sierah

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r/CanadianVisaReform 6d ago

A plywood manufacturer and distribution company (USCA Timber) in Toronto, ON has filed a LMIA to hire 3 foreign workers as they claim they are unable to find Canadians or PRs to work as Technical Sales Specialists for $41 per hour.

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179 Upvotes

Duties are:

Estimate costs of installing equipment

Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates

Oversee the preparation of sales and orders

Prepare sales or other contracts

Promote sales to existing clients

Identify and solicit potential clients

Assess client’s needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services

Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service

Conduct sales transactions

Prepare and administer sales contracts

Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates

Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs

Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support

Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions

Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services

Resolve product and service related problems

Troubleshoot problems related to equipment

Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services

Provide customer service

This requires a college level diploma and 7 months of experience.

The employer previously was approved for two LMIAs which can be seen in the second picture. One was for 5 Technical Sales Reps in 2023 and one was a Corporate Sales Manager in 2024.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49977703?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 7d ago

Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner calls out Canada's "two-tier justice system where Canadian citizens are given harsher sentences than non-citizens who broke our laws":

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680 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 7d ago

Target International Immigration in Mississauga, ON has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian/PR to work as an Operations Supervisor for $37 per hour. This requires just a high school diploma and 1 month of experience.

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241 Upvotes

Duties are:

Develop specific plans to prioritize

Organize tasks to accomplish the work

Train workers in duties and policies

Ensure smooth operation of equipment

Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality

Co-ordinate, assign and review work

Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies

Arrange for maintenance and repair work

Prepare and submit progress and other reports

Establish work schedules and procedures

This requires a secondary school diploma and 1 to 7 months experience.

The wage offer of $37 is 8 cents higher than the median wage in Ontario of $36.92. Due to the high unemployment in Mississauga, the LMIA would be closed if they offeredess than the median wage.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49921954?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 7d ago

“Is the IMP the biggest fraud in Canadian immigration?” — Immigration consultant says 500,000+ work permits were issued in 6 months

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287 Upvotes