What is an LMIA Owner Operator Program?
The LIMA Owner Operator Program is a two-step application process for self-employed or qualified individuals who wish to obtain permanent residential status in Canada through express entry. Employers in Canada require an LMIA work permit under which an individual can come to Canada and operate their own business as a temporary worker.
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program allows temporary workers to become permanent residents under a provincial program or under Express Entry as a federal skilled worker within a period of less than one year of operating their business.