Navigating Immigration Audits "Our Success with a Canadian Employer"

What this video covers
If you are a Canadian employer hiring foreign workers, the chance of facing an immigration audit increases with every new work permit issued. In this video, Canadian immigration lawyer Donovan Francis breaks down a real-world case study of an employer navigating a government inspection. We explain the transition from submitting an offer of employment in the Employer Portal to justifying discrepancies in payroll and job duties when the authorities come knocking.

What you’ll learn in this video
Why hiring more foreign workers increases your audit risk.

The specific documents the government requests, including payroll and HR records.

How LMIA-exempt work permits (Employer Portal) are monitored.

How to handle discrepancies in salary or job duties during an inspection.

The legal arguments used to prevent an employer from being penalized.

Who this applies to
Canadian business owners and HR managers.

Employers using the IRCC Employer Portal for LMIA-exempt permits.

Companies currently employing foreign workers on active work permits.

Legal professionals managing corporate immigration compliance.

3. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Many people ask: “What documents do I need for a Canadian employer compliance audit?” I cover this at 00:01:45.

Many people ask: “Can I be penalized if the employee's salary changed slightly?” I cover this at 00:02:48.

Many people ask: “Is an immigration audit a random selection or a targeted inspection?” I cover this at 00:03:15.

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