LMIA

Labour Market Impact Assessment

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker.

A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job. A positive LMIA is sometimes called a confirmation letter.

If the employer needs an LMIA, they must apply for one.

Once an employer gets the LMIA, the worker can apply for a work permit.

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WHAT IS LMIA?

LMIA is your key to bringing skilled foreign talent to Canada. Issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), it evaluates the impact of hiring a foreign national, providing you with the authorization to fill crucial positions

WHO APPLIES FOR LMIA?

Canadian employers, this is your tool for accessing the
best global talent! While exemptions exist, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) mandates an LMIA for hiring outside Canada. Apply as early as 6 months before the intended start date, with procedures tailored to the candidate’s wage.

LMIA BENEFITS:

100% LEGAL METHOD

Ensure compliance and peace of mind with a fully legal and approved hiring process

A PATHWAY TO PERMANENT PR

LMIA positions your employees for a potential pathway to Permanent Residency, contributing to their long-term success in Canada.

ADDITIONAL 50 CRS POINTS FOR CANDIDATES

Elevate your candidates' Express Entry profile with an LMIA, boosting their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.

PEOPLE OUTSIDE CANADA CAN GET A CLOSED WORK PERMIT

Facilitate international talent acquisition with the opportunity for skilled individuals outside Canada to obtain a closed work permit.

WORK AND LIVE IN A GROWING ECONOMY

Immerse yourself in Canada's dynamic economy, offering a vibrant and promising environment for work and life

Seize the advantage – choose LMIA and open doors to a diverse and skilled workforce for a stronger, more prosperous future!

a job offer letter

a contract

a copy of the LMIA, and

the LMIA number