LMIA

What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment?

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need in order to hire a foreign worker. It is a document from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that gives the employer permission to hire a temporary foreign worker. The employer must apply for and have an LMIA so that the foreign worker can apply for a work permit. Average processing time for an LMIA is approximately 2 months.

To apply for a Work Permit

The foreign worker must have:

a job offer letter,
employment contract,
a copy of the LMIA, and
the LMIA number.
proof of relevant work experience

LMIA Management Services*

We offer LMIA management services for employers that are seeking qualified foreign workers from overseas due to difficulties in finding qualified employees locally.

Our LMIA management services include the following:

Job posting management across multiple job sites
Interview set-ups with qualified Candidates
LMIA application preparation & submission on behalf of the employer including any supporting documents and letters
Work permit preparation and submission on behalf of qualified Candidates

*All applications submitted to ESDC are subject to their final discretion.