Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. is one of Canada’s most trusted immigration consulting and recruitment firms for employers.
For over 20 years, we’ve helped Canadian businesses hire international workers, manage employer applications and permits, and navigate work permit and permanent residency
As labour shortages grow and more Canadians retire, our mission is clear:
to help companies build strong, diverse, and sustainable workforces through ethical, compliant, and results-driven immigration solutions.
At Ann Arbour, we don’t just process applications — we build workforce strategies that help businesses grow.
We partner with HR teams to identify positions difficult to fill with Canadian citizens or residents and develop a long-term strategy to recruit and retain international employees.
Our recruitment services include:
Our recruits represent a diverse, globally trained, and motivated workforce that keeps Canadian companies competitive.
As a licensed immigration consulting firm, we manage the entire Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and work permit process for both the employer and employee.
Our LMIA and work permit services include:
With Ann Arbour, you gain a trusted consultant who ensures compliance, efficiency, and successful outcomes.
We help employers support their workers’ long-term future in Canada. Our team manages provincial nomination and federal residency pathways for eligible employees, ensuring seamless transitions from temporary to permanent status.
We work with:
Sponsoring your skilled foreign workers for permanent residency helps you retain valuable staff, reduce turnover, and build long-term stability.
Immigration compliance is critical for employers. We help ensure your business remains fully compliant with IRCC and ESDC requirements.
Our compliance services include:
Continuous updates to Canadian immigration programs mean that expert support is essential. For personalized advice, contact Sharmila Perera directly at sharmila@annarbour.com.
Hire French-speaking international workers without an LMIA through this federal stream. Ann Arbour specializes in sourcing Francophone candidates from Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean to strengthen bilingual and multicultural workplaces across Canada.
Expand your global business presence in Canada by transferring key employees or executives from international branches under the ICT stream — a popular LMIA-exempt option for multinational employers.
For employers seeking high-value or innovative hires, Ann Arbour assists with Significant Benefit (C10) and Entrepreneur/Self-Employed (C11) exemptions — ideal for unique, high-impact roles.
Not all employers qualify. Eligibility depends on your business’s financial standing, years of operation, and compliance history.
Most initial work permits are issued for 1–3 years, depending on the program.
Yes. Through Provincial Nominee Programs, semi-skilled workers can apply with employer support.
Employers must offer at least the median wage specified by Service Canada ( SC)
This depends on the program and position type. Our consultants advise on employer obligations before any job offer is finalized.
For over two decades, Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. has helped Canadian employers recruit international talent, process immigration applications, and ensure compliance — all while keeping operations efficient and ethical.
We are proud to serve employers across Canada and work with global candidates from Asia, South Asia, the UAE, Africa, North and South America, Europe, Morocco, Mauritius, and Tunisia.
📩 Email: sharmila@annarbour.com
🌐 Website: www.annarbour.com
Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. — Bridging Global Talent with Canadian Opportunity.