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Any Canadians have experience hiring immigrants?

Signscorp

New Member
Does anyone have experience sponsoring immigrants to come over for sign work here in Canada? I get many applicants from Latin America and Europe, but I don't have a good understanding of how much work it is to sponsor
 

CanuckSigns

Active Member
I don;t have any direct experience, but my understanding is you need to preform a "Labour Market Assessment" which basically shows that you have made a effort to recruit Canadians to preform the job and you have not been successful, The government will review and let you know if you are allowed to recruit. If you are allowed you are responsible for them financially, so they can not claim social assistance etc.

With the recent backlash against immigration and the government cutting the number of Visa's it's issuing you may find it difficult to get approval, if you were running a Tim Hortons it might be a different story :)
 

Notarealsignguy

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That does seem to be my competitions' strategy
How do you know they're illegal? Because they are spanish? 1/2 our crew is Hispanic and everyone of them is an on the books verified W2 employee and getting paid a competitive wage. There are plenty of native born people asking to get paid cash to avoid child support, double dip on disability, have court ordered restitution that they don't want to pay etc etc. Don't paint people with a broad brush just because that's what the rhetoric tells you to do.
 

Signscorp

New Member
How do you know they're illegal? Because they are spanish? 1/2 our crew is Hispanic and everyone of them is an on the books verified W2 employee and getting paid a competitive wage. There are plenty of native born people asking to get paid cash to avoid child support, double dip on disability, have court ordered restitution that they don't want to pay etc etc. Don't paint people with a broad brush just because that's what the rhetoric tells you to do.
Because they tell me they are when they come and interview. It's endemic. Here in Canada it's mostly indians not Mexicans. I feel bad for them, they make significantly less than minimum wage and their employers tend to miss payroll and find reasons not to give them even that.
 
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Notarealsignguy

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Because they tell me they are when they come and interview. It's endemic. Here in Canada it's mostly indians not Mexicans. I feel bad for them, they make significantly less than minimum wage and their employers tend to miss payroll and find reasons not to give them even that.
Why would you waste your time interviewing them? It makes no sense. I don't know about Canada but down here most legit people put applicants must be authorized to work in the USA among other things like drug testing and physical fitness requirements.
 

Signstein

New Member
Do you have any customers or know anyone in the tourism industry? Not sure how 'seasonal' things are up in Canada, but down here in Virginia the hotels, theme parks, restaurants, etc. all ramp up with international employees each summer. Maybe some of your customers could help you with info?
 

White Haus

Not a Newbie
Does anyone have experience sponsoring immigrants to come over for sign work here in Canada? I get many applicants from Latin America and Europe, but I don't have a good understanding of how much work it is to sponsor

You could always give these guys a call: https://cdnvisa.com/

They're a customer of ours, I'm pretty sure this is something they do. (Not a plug, just first company that came to mind)
 

Geneva Olson

Expert Storyteller
That does seem to be my competitions' strategy
I'm in Houston. My whole family is from south Texas, about 2 hours from the border. I have grown up around illegals my whole life. Day laborers are all over the place down here. We've worked with many and they are quite skilled. I'm not sure about how much your competitors pay, but many illegals I know make plenty of money. Ive seen some make cash $100 a day or more. My kids had a friend whos parents are illegal. They bought her a brand new truck for graduation.
 

Johnny Best

Active Member
I'm in Houston. My whole family is from south Texas, about 2 hours from the border. I have grown up around illegals my whole life. Day laborers are all over the place down here. We've worked with many and they are quite skilled. I'm not sure about how much your competitors pay, but many illegals I know make plenty of money. Ive seen some make cash $100 a day or more. My kids had a friend whos parents are illegal. They bought her a brand new truck for graduation.
To start it up you have to touch the black wire to the yellow one, and plates are from New Mexico.
 

White Haus

Not a Newbie
I’ve had some experience hiring immigrants here in Canada, and I’ll say it's been a rewarding journey. Verifying their records can be essential if you’re hiring someone who’s recently arrived. The biggest thing to know is getting all the right paperwork, like the ACRO Apostille—it’s needed for certain international documents. The process can take time, but it's pretty smooth once you understand the steps.I’ve found that hiring immigrants brings a great mix of skills and perspectives to the team. People are motivated and get a unique energy, often because they’re building a new life here and are eager to explore opportunities.

Whereabouts in Canada can I find USA Austin? I'm not familiar with where you're from.
 

productionMike

New Member
Signscorp
Does anyone have experience sponsoring immigrants to come over for sign work here in Canada? I get many applicants from Latin America and Europe, but I don't have a good understanding of how much work it is to sponsor
The so called immigrants are "International Students" TFW and LMIA from India with dubious claims of "asylum" working for peanuts just to qualify for permanent residence!
1.5 million a year are being brough here, in plain sight. These economic migrants are pawns of the elites and corporations who's sole purpose is profit and our putting skilled and unemployed Canadians out of work. The Liberal government is undercutting the workers and its outright wage suppression. Don't participate in the race to the bottom hire a skilled Canadian citizen.
 

White Haus

Not a Newbie
Signscorp

The so called immigrants are "International Students" TFW and LMIA from India with dubious claims of "asylum" working for peanuts just to qualify for permanent residence!
1.5 million a year are being brough here, in plain sight. These economic migrants are pawns of the elites and corporations who's sole purpose is profit and our putting skilled and unemployed Canadians out of work. The Liberal government is undercutting the workers and its outright wage suppression. Don't participate in the race to the bottom hire a skilled Canadian citizen.
Tell us how you really feel, Mike.
 

productionMike

New Member
The sane old tropes when encountering plain objective truth eh?
Real flesh and blood here. Wake up, truth hurts.
The graphics industry is already dying a slow death, keep the wage slaves hungry and fearful for their next paycheck you wont have anyone to buy things.
 
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