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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
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Has a legitimate business.
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Is able to pay a salary to a foreign worker
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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
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OCCUPATION: NOC TEER 0,1,2,3,4,5
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JOB OFFER: Full-time job offerMeet the median wage for the occupation
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WAGE: Meet the median wage for the occupation
LMIA PROCESS
01
Confirm employer eligibility and support for LMIA
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Minimum 4 weeks of advertisement and document preparation
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Submit LMIA application and additional documents
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Employer interview with Service Canada officer
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LMIA approval
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Apply for a work permit or permanent residence through positive LMIA
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