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You Have a Limited Window to Respond — Don't Miss the Deadline
If IRCC or ESDC has notified you that your business is being reviewed for compliance with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or International Mobility Program, you typically have a limited window to respond with a justification or supporting documents. Missing that window can lead straight to a finding of non-compliance and the penalties that come with it.
Why Employers Get Reviewed
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Random Selection
Every year, IRCC and ESDC randomly select a portion of employers who have hired temporary foreign workers for a compliance review, regardless of whether there's any indication of a problem.
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Complaint or Tip
A review can also be triggered by a complaint from a worker, a tip from the public, or information uncovered during a related investigation or inspection.
The Compliance Review Process
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Step 01
You Receive a Notice
IRCC or ESDC will notify you in writing that your business has been selected for a review, and will specify what records and documents you need to provide.
Step 02
Submit Supporting Documents
You'll need to provide payroll records, employment contracts, job descriptions, and other evidence showing you met the wages, working conditions, and occupation listed in the worker's offer of employment.
Step 03
Possible Site Visit
In some cases, an officer may conduct an on-site inspection of your workplace, interview employees, or request additional documentation to verify compliance.
Step 04
Receive a Determination
Once the review is complete, you'll receive a decision confirming whether you met your obligations, along with details of any penalties if you did not.
If You're Found Non-Compliant
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Warning or Justification
For minor or first-time issues, you may receive a warning or be asked to submit a justification explaining the non-compliance before any penalty is applied.
Administrative Monetary Penalties
Penalties range from $500 to $100,000 per violation, up to a maximum of $1 million over one year, depending on the severity and history of non-compliance.
Ineligibility to Hire Foreign Workers
Serious or repeated violations can result in a ban from the TFWP and IMP for a set period, or permanently in the most serious cases, and your business name may be published on a public list of non-compliant employers.
How to Avoid an Employer Compliance Issue
Most compliance issues come down to recordkeeping and following through on what you offered. Keep detailed payroll records, employment contracts, and proof that wages and duties matched what was listed in the worker's offer of employment.
Respond to any IRCC or ESDC request promptly and completely — missed deadlines or incomplete submissions can turn a routine review into a finding of non-compliance.
If you've already received a notice of review or a preliminary finding of non-compliance, don't wait to respond. The window to submit a justification is limited, and a strong response depends on the evidence behind it.
Our team can confirm your obligations, prepare a complete compliance submission, and represent you throughout the review process.