Professional Certificate in the Labour Market Impact Assessment Process

Professional Certificate in the Labour Market Impact Assessment Process

  • Formats:

    Online

     

  • Duration:

    18 hours

  • Registration Fee:

    $400

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Start Date

Online

Part-Time:June 18, 2024 - July 23, 2024

Schedule: Webinars are held on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 7:00 pm PST

This course has been approved for 18 CPD Hours by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

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Overview

The Professional Certificate in the Labour Market Impact Assessment Process outlines the fundamentals of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. The course will cover various types of LMIAs categorized by occupation, details about application submission and assessment procedures, explanation of employer compliance and audit obligations, and an overview of potential enforcement actions by federal authorities. The primary focus of the course will be on the practical applications of the LMIA processes.

For more Professional Certificate opportunities, visit our Immigration Practitioner Centre.

What You'll Learn:

  • LMIA 101: Get a clear understanding of what LMIAs are and why they're used.
  • Decision-Making Decoded: We'll delve into the factors considered by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) when reviewing LMIA requests. Learn what they look for to ensure a positive outcome.
  • The Legal Landscape: Navigate the guiding principles and legal considerations that underpin LMIA decisions.
  • Your Compliance Checklist: Discover the key compliance obligations employers must fulfill when utilizing the LMIA process.
  • ESDC Policies Demystified: Gain a solid grasp of the policies and guidelines set forth by ESDC. Ensure your client's LMIA application aligns perfectly with their requirements.
  • What to Do When Things Don't Go Your Way: Learn about potential remedies during the LMIA process, giving you options if you face unexpected challenges.

By the end of this Professional Certificate in the Labour Market Impact Assessment Process, you will have the knowledge and understanding to navigate the LMIA process effectively, allowing you to advise your clients with confidence.

Enroll today and unlock a world of opportunity!

Admission Requirements

Lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing with a Canadian provincial or territorial law society;

Notaries who are members in good standing with the Chambre des notaires du Québec;

Immigration and Citizenship Consultants;

International student advisers who are members in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants; and

Graduates of Ashton College's Immigration Legal Assistant Diploma Program.

Credential

Upon completion of the course requirements, a Certificate of Completion will be issued.

Instructors

Subject to change without notice

Craig Natsuhara

Craig Natsuhara, Ashton College InstructorCraig Natsuhara is an associate partner at EY Law LLP in Vancouver, where he manages the Canadian and cross-border NAFTA Immigration practice. He has practiced business immigration law since 2000, focusing primarily on assisting foreign businesses transfer employees and recruiting new temporary foreign workers while establishing operations in Canada. He is excited to share his expertise and practical knowledge with future students.

 

 

Continuing Professional Development

  • This course has been approved for 16 CPD Points by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
  • For British Columbia Lawyers, consider including this webinar as a CPD learning activity in your annual Continuing Professional Development plan as it has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia
  • For Alberta lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your annual Continuing Professional Development Plan
  • For Manitoba Lawyers, consider taking this course as part of your professional development activities
  • For Newfoundland & Labrador Lawyers, consider taking this course as part of your professional development activities
  • For Nova Scotia Lawyers, consider taking this course as part of your professional development activities

Required Materials

Fees

The registration fee for this course is $400.

Note: Tuition fees do not include the cost of the required textbooks. The textbook fee is approximately $145.00

Ashton College does not sell textbooks directly. Students are required to purchase their textbooks through third-party vendors.

Technical Requirements

Get the Best of Both Worlds: Live and Asynchronous Learning at Ashton College

Ashton College understands that everyone learns differently, which is why we offer a unique blended learning approach for our live online courses. This approach combines the real-time interaction and immediate feedback of live sessions with the flexibility and self-paced learning of asynchronous materials.

Experience the benefits of both worlds:

Live Online Sessions:

Interact with instructors and classmates in real-time using interactive sessions, breakout rooms, and screen sharing.

Get instant feedback and ask questions for a deeper understanding.

Asynchronous Learning:

Learn at your own pace with recorded lectures, online readings, and discussion forums.

Review materials as needed and revisit difficult concepts for better comprehension.

We encourage you to participate in both components to maximize your learning experience:

Enjoy the interactivity and community of live sessions.

Benefit from the flexibility of studying at your own pace.

Technical Requirements:

Computer System: Fully functional computer with webcam, speakers, and microphone (headset recommended).

Internet Connection: Reliable high-speed internet connection.

Device: While accessible on smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.

This program/course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review the program/course.

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