The authors address “Labour Market Opinion (LMO) Exempt” or “Confirmation Exempt” work permits. It provides an overview of the most common Confirmation Exempt Work Permit Categories and the Temporary Foreign Worker Units. Issues discussed include why you should consider an LMO exempt category as well as the legal and procedural requirements for LMO exempt applications. The authors conclude with a discussion on the options available for making these applications.

This paper was presented at our Immigration Law progrsm in September of 2011.