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What is an LMIA?

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that Canadian employers may require before hiring a foreign worker.

A positive LMIA indicates a genuine need for a foreign worker to fill a specific position and confirms that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available to do the job. This is often referred to as a confirmation letter.

Once the LMIA is approved, the foreign worker can proceed with their work permit application.

To apply for a work permit, the foreign worker must have:

a job offer letter,
a contract,
a copy of the LMIA, and
the LMIA number.

Here is the brief information for the employers looking to know how the LMIA process works:

Job Bank Registration: A valid Job Bank account is essential for posting job vacancies and accessing the LMIA Online Portal.

Recruitment: As a part of the process, recruitment efforts need to be made to hire Canadian Citizens or PRs, typically through a 4-week job advertisement on various platforms including a Job bank.

Wage: For the purpose of this program, prevailing wage of the occupation/position as per the job bank needs to be paid.

LMIA Application Submission:Completed applications, including necessary forms and fees, are submitted via the LMIA Online Portal.

ESDC Assessment: Service Canada reviews the application.
Interview: In some cases, if an officer still has some questions they may request an interview with an employer.

LMIA Decision: If approved, an LMIA Confirmation Letter is issued, which is now valid for 6 months.

Job Offer to Foreign Workers: Once an LMIA is approved, a foreign worker can apply to IRCC for their work permit.

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