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LABOUR MARKET IMPACT ASSESSMENT

LMIA

WHAT IS LMIA ?

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.

EMPLOYER

Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, an employer must first receive approval from the Canadian government before hiring a foreign national. This comes in the form of the Labour Market Impact Assessment. 

EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS

  • Has a legitimate business.

  • Is able to pay a salary to a foreign worker 

  • more...

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FOREIGN WORKER

Foreign Workers can apply for a work permit valid for 1 - 2 years through a positive LMIA. Foreign Workers who need additional points on applying for Express Entry also can gain 50 ~ 200 extra points through LMIA. 

ELIGIBILITY

  • OCCUPATION:  NOC TEER 0,1,2,3,4,5

  • JOB OFFER: Full-time job offerMeet the median wage for the occupation

  • WAGE: Meet the median wage for the occupation

LMIA PROCESS

01

Confirm employer eligibility and support for LMIA

02

Minimum 4 weeks of advertisement and document preparation

03

Submit LMIA application and additional documents

04

Employer interview with Service Canada officer

05

LMIA approval

06

Apply for a work permit or permanent residence through positive LMIA

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Ready to take the next step?

We’re excited to learn more about you and your plans for life in Canada.  If you’d like to hear more about us and what we can do for you, contact us!

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