CUSTOMER STORY
This Employer Reduced Immigration Costs for International Staff by 90% with BorderPass
How one of the world's largest infrastructure operators turned international hiring from a project-delivery risk into a predictable, lawyer-led process, at a fraction of the cost. Book a meeting to learn more.
Customer industry
Construction & infrastructure
Notable projects
Toronto Subway, Interprovincial Highway
Workforce need
Immigration management
BorderPass benefits
0% lower per-application cost
THE CHALLENGE
The traditional way couldn't keep pace with project timelines.
One of the world's largest infrastructure groups operates in more than 25 countries, with a Canadian portfolio of mega projects from coast to coast. International talent is essential to delivering their work.
For years they managed immigration through a traditional law firm. Every application, email, and compliance question billed by the hour, with records spread across inboxes and spreadsheets.
As their pipeline grew, the cost and pace of hourly legal billing became a constraint on project delivery.
KEEP PROJECTS MOVING"BorderPass' platform is extremely compelling, and the cost savings are real."
Human Resources Executive, Global Construction Group
RESULTS AT A GLANCE
Plus reduced administrative workload for internal teams
LESS EXPENSIVE
Per application than the prior firm
Per year across the active pipeline
WHY BORDERPASS
Lawyer representation, with the efficiency of AI.
BorderPass delivered what the multinational group couldn't compromise on: licensed immigration lawyers, full compliance review, and support for every employee.
Flat-fee applications replaced billable hours. A secure platform replaced documents and spreadsheets scattered across email. Unlimited support meant HR could ask questions and get answers, not invoices.
Projects delivered with international talent
This global construction group relies on skilled international talent to deliver major infrastructure projects that move millions of people across Canada each day.
THE SOLUTION
Four shifts that reshaped international talent operations.
BorderPass replaced the traditional law-firm model with an AI-powered, lawyer-led platform that gives the group predictable cost, full compliance visibility, and hiring that keeps pace with the project pipeline.
Flat fees with unlimited support
Predictable pricing replaces billable hours. Lawyers and experts handle every case to give employees and HR answers and support, not invoices.
One compliance dashboard
Every document, status, and work-authorization record sits in one secure platform, giving full visibility across the workforce.
Hiring and retention at business speed.
Applications, extensions, and pathways move at the pace the business needs. International talent can start on time, stay long-term.
Built for what infrastructure needs next
The multinational group saw where immigration management was going and adopted the lawyer-led, AI-enabled platform built to meet it.
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
A more efficient, cost-effective way to manage immigration.
Predictable cost. Licensed lawyers on every file. Immigration management that finally keeps pace with your business.
For every industry that depends on international talent.
Global talent moves every sector. BorderPass moves global talent.
CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY
HEALTHCARE
TRANSPORTATION
AGRICULTURE
HIGHER EDUCATION
MANUFACTURING
HOSPITALITYFrom first hire to long-term retention.
BorderPass identifies the right pathway for each employee and manages the full application end-to-end.
- LMIA
Labour Market Impact Assessment
Employer-driven work permits where ESDC confirms a Canadian worker isn't available.
- GTS
Global Talent Stream
Two-week processing for high-skill tech and specialized occupations.
- CUSMA
CUSMA Professionals
LMIA-exempt permits for U.S. & Mexican professionals in eligible occupations.
- C-10
C-10 Significant Benefit
LMIA-exempt permits where the hire delivers significant social, cultural, or economic benefit.
- C-11
C-11 Entrepreneurs / Self-Employed
LMIA-exempt path for owner-operators creating significant benefit to Canada.
- C-12
Intra-Company Transferees
Move executives, managers, or specialized-knowledge staff from a foreign affiliate.
- IMP+
Recognized Employer Pilot
Streamlined LMIAs and longer validity for trusted, repeat employers.
- PGWP
Post-Graduation Work Permit
Open work permits for international graduates of Canadian institutions.
- EXT
Work-Permit Extensions
Renewals and status maintenance so workers stay legally employed without gaps.
- PR
Permanent Residence Pathways
Express Entry, PNP, and employer-supported PR transitions for retained talent.
- IEC
International Experience Canada
Youth-mobility and working-holiday permits across 30+ partner countries.
- SOWP
Spousal Open Work Permits
Work authorization for accompanying spouses, a key retention consideration.