Falling within the ambit of the International Mobility Program, the Significant Benefit Program is one of the LMIA-exempt work permit categories that allow foreign workers to come and work in Canada without the Canadian employer needing to secure a Labour Market Impact Assessment or LMIA. Under the Significant Benefit Program, so long as the employment of a foreign worker in Canada will bring economic, social or cultural benefit to Canada, such a person may be allowed to enter the country.
All entry applications under the said program will go through the rigorous process of assessment by a visa officer. The assigned officer will ascertain whether or not there is indeed an economic, social and cultural benefit for authorizing the entry to Canada. Testimonials are often utilized to determine the credibility of the applicant, together with any other objective evidence they may require as necessary.