Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions employers, job seekers and families ask us most.
Do job seekers pay The Talent Services?
No. In Saskatchewan it is illegal to charge a worker a fee to be recruited. Employers pay for recruitment.
Where is your office?
Our head office is at 852 8th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 3R4. We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
Can you help with immigration as well as hiring?
Yes. We guide employers and workers through the LMIA, SINP, Express Entry and work permit steps, and connect you with a licensed immigration consultant or lawyer when your case needs representation.
What is the high-wage line for an LMIA in Saskatchewan in 2026?
For LMIAs received from July 17, 2026 it is $34.62 an hour. Jobs paid at or above it use the high-wage stream; jobs below it use the low-wage stream.
Can I hire a low-wage foreign worker in Regina right now?
Regina and Saskatoon are on the refusal-to-process list from October 9, 2026 to January 7, 2027, so most low-wage LMIAs there are not processed. Some jobs, such as primary agriculture, are exempt. Rural employers outside these cities are not affected.
How much does it cost to hire without an LMIA?
Employers pay a $230 employer compliance fee and submit the offer in the IRCC Employer Portal. The worker pays their own work permit fees.
Who pays recruitment costs?
The employer. In Saskatchewan it is illegal to charge workers recruitment fees, and LMIA fees cannot be recovered from workers.
How many immigrants will Canada admit in 2026?
The 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan targets 380,000 new permanent residents in 2026, plus 230,000 temporary workers and 155,000 international students.
Is the Start-up Visa still open?
No. It stopped accepting new applications on December 31, 2025. The government has said a new entrepreneur pilot is planned.
Can I sponsor my parents in 2026?
New Parents and Grandparents Program applications were paused on July 15, 2026. The Super Visa is still available.
Does a job offer still help in Express Entry?
Since March 25, 2025, job offers no longer add CRS points, except for some physicians. A provincial nomination still adds 600 points.
How long until I can become a Canadian citizen?
You need 1,095 days of physical presence in Canada in the 5 years before you apply, with at least 730 of those days as a permanent resident.
Can I buy Canadian citizenship?
No. Canada has no citizenship-by-investment program, and the Start-up Visa closed to new applications on December 31, 2025.
Is Spain's golden visa still open?
No. Spain ended its property golden visa on April 3, 2025.
Still have a question? Contact us or call +1 (306) 900-2064.