Consulting Services
Immigration Services & Recruitment
“Empowering individuals, families, and employers with trusted immigration pathways and tailored recruitment solutions.”
Immigration Services Explore our full list of immigration solutions.
Your pathway to Canada starts here — at Turaco Immigration, we offer regulated, expert guidance for individuals and families seeking temporary or permanent residence, with services tailored to your unique goals and circumstances.
We provide complete support for individuals and families seeking to visit Canada — whether for tourism, family reunions, business, or extended stays under the Super Visa program. From strong documentation to demonstrating ties to your home country, we guide you through each step, including applications for minors and accompanying guardians.
We help individuals secure Canadian work permits through employer-specific or open permit streams — including LMIA-based roles, spousal work permits, bridging open work permits, and specialized streams such as the Global Talent Stream and Intra-Company Transfers. From eligibility assessments to compliance with IRCC and ESDC requirements, we ensure a smooth path to legal employment in Canada.
We support entrepreneurs, investors, and self-employed individuals seeking to immigrate through Canada’s business immigration programs. From federal options like the Start-Up Visa Program to provincial entrepreneur and investor streams, we provide strategic guidance on eligibility, business plans, compliance, and permanent residency transitions.
We provide comprehensive support to individuals seeking permanent residency in Canada — including international graduates, skilled workers, and those applying on humanitarian grounds. From Express Entry, CEC, PNPs, and regional pilot programs to H&C applications, we guide you through the most suitable pathway. Our services cover strategic planning, eligibility assessments, profile creation, CRS optimization, and full documentation support. Transitioning clients from temporary to permanent status is central to what we do.
We guide permanent residents through the full Canadian citizenship application process — from verifying eligibility and calculating physical presence to preparing accurate forms, gathering supporting documents, and providing support for the citizenship test and interview. Our goal is to make your final step toward becoming a Canadian smooth, informed, and successful.
Recruitment Services
Your pathway to hiring or working in Canada starts here — at Turaco Immigration, we connect skilled and reliable international candidates with Canadian employers across key sectors like hospitality, healthcare, tech, and agriculture. Through compliant, efficient recruitment and immigration support, we ensure every match is tailored to the unique needs of both employers and job seekers.
LMIA Support Services at Turaco Immigration
At Turaco Immigration, we specialize in providing Canadian employers with end-to-end support for obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) — a key requirement to hire foreign workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
What is an LMIA?
An LMIA is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that confirms:
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There is a genuine need for a foreign worker
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No qualified Canadians or permanent residents are available to fill the position
A positive LMIA enables a foreign worker to apply for a Canadian work permit.
Who Needs an LMIA?
You may require an LMIA if hiring:
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High-wage or low-wage workers
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Agricultural or seasonal workers
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Occupations not covered under the International Mobility Program (IMP)
No LMIA is required if the position falls under an exemption code (e.g., Francophone Mobility, certain trade agreements).
LMIA Support in Calgary and Across Canada
We help employers in Edmonton, Calgary, and other cities across Canada who:
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Are legally operating and compliant
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Have a valid business address and operations
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Offer fair wages and stable job conditions
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Can prove genuine recruitment efforts for Canadians first
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Pre-inspection readiness
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Wage benchmarking
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Offer of employment compliance
Which LMIA Stream Do You Qualify For?
We help you determine the correct stream:
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High-Wage Stream: Job offers at or above the median provincial wage
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Low-Wage Stream: Job offers below the median
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Agricultural Stream: On-farm jobs in livestock, grains, and horticulture
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Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP): Streamlined hiring for eligible partner countries
If you apply under the wrong stream, we guide you through withdrawal and resubmission.
🛠️ LMIA Application Process
Eligibility Assessment
We begin by reviewing the job offer, employer profile, and program requirements to confirm whether an LMIA is necessary for your situation.
Document Preparation
Our team organizes all required documents to establish business legitimacy, verify wage accuracy, and confirm employment conditions outlined in the job offer.
Stream Selection
Based on the position’s wage level and industry, we identify whether you qualify under the high-wage, low-wage, or agricultural streams, ensuring compliance with the latest ESDC guidelines.
Application Submission
We file the complete LMIA package through the appropriate channels — either the LMIA Online Portal or a designated ESDC email office — and track its progress.
Recruitment Compliance
We assist you in meeting advertising and recruitment obligations, including drafting job postings and compiling interview records, to prove efforts to hire Canadians first.
Follow-Up & Inspection Readiness
We manage communication with ESDC officers, respond to document requests, and prepare you for potential on-site inspections to ensure a smooth approval process.**: Liaise with ESDC officers and manage additional requests or inspections
⏳ LMIA processing times as of April 2025.
Global Talent Stream 8 business days
Agricultural Stream 15 business days
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program 8 business days
High-Wage Stream 61 business days
Low-Wage Stream 61 business days
🔍 What this means for you
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Global Talent & SAWP receive priority processing—expect results in just over a week.
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High- and Low-Wage applications currently average about 3 months (61 business days).
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Agricultural LMIAs are processed in approximately 3 weeks.
Planning ahead is crucial—starting early can help avoid delays if your timeline is tight.
🧾 LMIA Fees & Planning
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$1,000 CAD per position (employer-paid)
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Apply up to 6 months before the intended hire date
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Exceptions apply for some caregivers and low-income families
🌍 Work with Turaco Immigration
From small businesses to large employers, we help you build your team through lawful, timely, and well-documented LMIA applications. With deep knowledge of Alberta's labour market and a national reach, we are your trusted partner for compliant hiring.
Ready to hire internationally with confidence?
💼 External Representation You Can Trust
As authorized representatives, Turaco Immigration can act on your behalf throughout the LMIA process. Our licensed consultants ensure:
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Proper stream selection
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Full compliance with federal standards
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Ongoing advice throughout the hiring and permit stages
🤝 Why Clients Choose Us
We practice what we preach
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and respect — always doing what’s right, not just what’s easy.
Accountability
We hold ourselves to high professional standards, taking responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and care in the services we deliver.
Expertise
We bring deep, up-to-date immigration knowledge and apply it with precision and insight to every case
Commitment
We are dedicated to every client’s journey, investing time, care, and expertise to help them succeed.
Passion
Driven by purpose, we genuinely care about the lives we impact and the futures we help shape.
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