Workforce Infrastructure for Employers in the U.S. & Canada
Mercan Recruit Ltd. is part of the Mercan Group of Companies — a global leader in immigration and workforce solutions, operating across 30+ countries with more than three decades of execution experience.
Structured Workforce Partners — Not a Staffing Agency
We help U.S. and Canadian employers solve chronic labor shortages through structured international hiring programs. We source, screen, and deploy committed foreign workers who transition into long-term employment via compliant immigration pathways.
Established 1989 — Montreal, Canada
The Mercan Group of Companies is a global leader in immigration, workforce recruitment, and investment immigration. Headquartered in Montreal with branch offices across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and the Caribbean, Mercan has helped tens of thousands of individuals and employers navigate international immigration since its founding.
Mercan Recruit Ltd. is the employer-facing division — purpose-built to serve businesses seeking structured, compliant, long-term workforce solutions.
Three Decades of Verified Execution
- 35+
- years of experience
- 50,000+
- immigration applications processed
- 15,000+
- workers deployed globally
- 30+
- countries of recruitment infrastructure
Decades of navigating U.S. and Canadian immigration programs
Every file managed in-house, end to end
Real workers. Real placements. Proven retention.
Pre-established pipelines — not cold sourcing
Access to Talent Across 30+ Countries
Our global infrastructure spans Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and the Caribbean — giving employers access to pre-screened candidates from markets with established migration pipelines to the U.S. and Canada.
Americas
Canada, USA, Panama, Caribbean
Established pipelines in Canada, the U.S., Panama, and the Caribbean.
Europe
30+ European countries
Active sourcing across 30+ European countries with strong immigration track records.
Middle East, Asia & Africa
Recruitment markets
Deep recruitment infrastructure in key migration-origin markets.
Sectors Where We Deliver Results
We partner with employers across hospitality, manufacturing, food processing, construction, and healthcare support — all sectors experiencing chronic, structural labor shortages.
Hospitality
Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants
From front-of-house to housekeeping and kitchen staff, we place committed workers who reduce the cycle of seasonal turnover.
Manufacturing
Production & Assembly
We supply production and assembly workers ready to integrate into structured manufacturing environments from day one.
Food Processing
Packing, Meat, Dairy
Reliable workers for high-demand, physically demanding roles in packing lines, meat processing, and dairy operations.
Construction
Skilled Trades & Labor
Skilled tradespeople and general laborers deployed through compliant immigration pathways for long-term project continuity.
Healthcare Support
Facility Services
Support staff for healthcare facilities — dependable, background-checked workers who meet sector compliance standards.
Recruitment + Immigration, Under One Roof
Most vendors handle either recruitment OR immigration. Mercan delivers both — fully integrated. That means a single accountable partner from workforce assessment through to onboarding, with compliance and execution managed in-house.
- Integrated recruitment + immigration execution
- Employer-focused (not worker-focused) positioning
- Deep program expertise across EB-3, LMIA, Francophone Mobility, PR
- Global infrastructure and established candidate pipelines
- Decades of compliance track record
- Long-term workforce pipelines, not seasonal staffing
What This Means for You
One Point of Contact
No coordinating between a recruiter and a separate immigration lawyer. We handle both.
Full Compliance, Managed In-House
PERM, LMIA, I-140, work permits — every filing managed by our team.
Workforce Pipelines, Not Placements
We build repeatable sourcing channels so your hiring doesn't start from scratch every time.
Let's Build a Workforce Strategy Together
Whether you're hiring in the U.S. through EB-3 or in Canada through LMIA, Francophone Mobility, or PR pathways — we'll diagnose your labor gap and build the right program for your business.