GLOBAL TALENT STREAM [24 Months Pilot Program]

Global Talent Stream [24 Months Pilot Program]

The Global Talent Stream (GTS), a fast-track stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), has launched as of June 12, establishing a 2-week processing of work permit applications for highly skilled occupations.

Family members such as spouse or dependents are also eligible for two-week processing if the worker meets the criteria. They must apply at the same time.

Global Talent Stream enables prioritized processing of applications for work permits in high-demand occupations requiring the specialized talent of global workers.

GTS establishes a processing time standard of 10 business days for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and work permit applications from workers whose employers have been approved to hire through the GTS. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC

Two categories under the GTS:

Category A: High-growth companies with a demonstrated need for the in-demand talent of foreign nationals in order to generate growth; and,

Category B:   Companies requiring high-skilled foreign nationals for shortage occupations

Companies in any sector may be eligible for Category A, must first be recommended to the GTS by a designated partner, and need to be identified as high-growth.