- Industry: Wind turbine
- Project: Deploying engineer to Canada
- Country: Canada
Background
Deploying an engineer to a project in another country is always an intricate and lengthy process. When the country in question is Canada, the process only becomes more complex. Couple it with a government strike and a tight project deadline and you get a very complicated assignment.
This is why our client turned to us for assistance with deploying their engineer to a large wind farm project in Canada in full compliance, for a two-year period. Moreover, the task also involved all administrative assignments, such as logistics and accommodations for the engineer.
Challenge
The Canadian immigration system is a complex matrix with heavy documentation requirements, and numerous visa possibilities that cater to various purposes of entry into the country. It also requires in-depth knowledge about the local legislations and immigration proces, such as the Canadian Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Moreover, the process consists of various small but essential details that can be the difference between acceptance or rejection of the application. A possible rejection would mean a time-consuming revamp of the application proces, with new documentation and updated information that adheres to the legislation.
Misrepresentation on an application could also make the candidate ineligible for VISA, therefore unavailable for the project.
Our solution
We have succesfully deployed multiple expats to USA and Canada by utilizing our North American network of associates. Moreover, our specialized knowledge about Global Mobility in the heavy industry meant that we already had a deep understanding of our clients needs, which also played a factor in the type of work visa required.
We did not need a time consuming introduction to our clients business and intricacies which inititally saved a lot of time. Instead we were able to initiate the proces immediately in cooperation with our client and apply for the right VISA based on the industry, project duration and job description, as well as the employees profession and nationality.
As a part of the solution, we also assisted the administrative process in regards to travel and accommodations.
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Results
We obtained the correct VISA for the employee which meant that the engineer could arrive on site within the three weeks of initial briefing and in 100% compliance with Canadian immigration laws.
Throughout the process, our client could safely entrust us with the global mobility task, enabling them to focus solely on their core business.
The successful completion has only solidified our abilities to deploy personnel to sites in North America.
Do you need assistance with deployment and compliance? Contact us today and lets talk about how we can assist you.
