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  Wait Times Rise for Employers Hiring Through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Canadian employers that depend on international workers are facing longer waits as processing times under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) continue to change. Employers hiring through Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) need to understand the latest processing times, recruitment requirements and work permit procedures before planning a foreign-worker hire. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program allows eligible Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals when they cannot find suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents for specific positions. In many cases, an employer must obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment before the foreign worker can apply for an employer-specific work permit. Recent processing-time updates show that employers in several TFWP streams may need to plan considerably further in advance. Processing times can vary by stream, application volume, comp...