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Global Talent Stream (GTS)

The Global Talent Stream is an expedited LMIA stream for employers hiring in-demand tech and specialized talent roles, built around a significantly faster processing target than standard LMIA categories.

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CICC-regulated Canada-wide

Our track record

A decade of files, decisions and outcomes across every major Canadian pathway.

Cases since 201610,000+

File reviews100%

Urgent deadlinesSame-day

What we handle

Express Entry refusals (CRS, eligibility)
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) refusals
Study permit & PGWP refusals
Spousal & family sponsorship refusals
LMIA & work permit refusals
Judicial review referrals

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A sharper service plan

Built around the decision your file needs

The right service is more than a checklist. It is a sequence that turns your facts into a coherent, review-ready pathway.

Diagnose

Start with the facts, goals, history and deadlines that shape the route.

Build

Organize evidence, explanations and forms around the decision-maker’s concern.

Protect

Keep ownership, communication and the next deadline visible from start to finish.

A visual route guide

See the pathway in context

Every file has a human story behind it. These moments reflect the preparation, decisions and new beginnings that shape this service.

Workers on a Canadian job site — 01The workforce
A well-matched workforce helps both people and businesses move ahead.

Engineer reviewing detailed plans — 02Specialized talent
Bring the right expertise to the work that needs it most.

Business team collaborating in an office — 03A stronger team
The right people in the right roles create momentum that lasts.

Business plan and compliance notes — 04Compliance
Confidence comes from knowing the plan is built to stand up to scrutiny.

Business professional working in an office — 05Leadership
Move with confidence when the plan reflects the decisions ahead.

Employer and consultant reviewing a plan — 06Employer planning
A clear employer plan protects both the business and the people it needs.

Employer and advisor shaking hands — 07Partnership
The right support turns a complex process into a shared plan.

Canadian city skyline after dark — 08Grow in Canada
Build a team and a future with room to grow.

What this service covers

Read the detail, then choose the next step

Use the guide below to understand the route before you book. Your existing page content remains the source of truth; this surface gives it the same visual hierarchy as the reference homepage.

Talk through your file

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GTS Categories
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Pages
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Common GTS Mistakes to Avoid
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Employer Preparation Checklist
Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.

Your service guide

The details that move the file forward

Review the complete guide below, then use the consultation path when your situation needs a tailored strategy.

Key figures at a glance

Source sequence preserved

~2weeks Target processing time

2Categories: A & B

Tech-focusedCategory A occupation list

Uniquetalent Category B focus

GTS Categories

CRS category overview
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Category	Focus	Key requirement
Category A	In-demand, unique, and specialized talent for innovative companies	Referral from a designated referral partner
Category B	Highly-skilled roles on the Global Talent Occupations List	Occupation must appear on the designated list (e.g., certain tech leadership and specialized IT roles)

Presented in the supplied source sequenceReviewed 2026

Team working through a case plan on a whiteboard — Shape the responseComplex files become easier to protect when the concern, evidence and deadline are visible together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every tech hire qualify for GTS?

No — Category B requires the specific occupation to be on the Global Talent Occupations List, and Category A requires a referral from a designated partner organization; not every tech role automatically qualifies.

Is the 2-week target guaranteed?

It's ESDC's service standard target for complete, well-documented applications — not a guarantee, and incomplete submissions can extend the timeline.

CTA: Book an Employer Consultation to check Global Talent Stream fit.

Assuming an expedited service standard guarantees approval or a particular work-permit outcome.
Submitting broad labour-market benefit promises that are not measurable or employer-specific.
Using an old occupation list or an NOC title without matching the actual duties.
Treating the Global Talent Stream as LMIA-exempt.

Engineer reviewing detailed plans at work — Show the skillOccupation, duties and experience need to line up before a work or employer pathway is chosen.

Common GTS Mistakes to Avoid

Before filing, organize the company information, financial and legitimacy evidence, job offer, detailed duties, wage support, worker qualifications and the employer-specific Labour Market Benefits Plan. Keep a separate evidence note showing how each document supports a requirement.

Employer Preparation Checklist

For either category: verify the wage, job duties, qualifications, workplace and employer documents.
Category B: confirm the occupation and NOC match the current ESDC list before preparing the application.
Category A: confirm the designated-partner referral and document why the talent is unique and specialized.

Start with the position and the employer, then test the route against the current ESDC requirements. Category A focuses on a designated-partner referral and unique, specialized talent; Category B focuses on an occupation on the current Global Talent occupations list. The position, wage, qualifications, employer legitimacy and Labour Market Benefits Plan must all align.