What is Canada Work permit LMIA?

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that looks at how hiring a foreign worker will affect the Canadian job market. If the LMIA is positive, it means no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available to do the job, so the employer can go ahead and hire a foreign worker. If the LMIA is negative, it indicates that a Canadian citizen or permanent resident should fill the position instead.

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It is possible to hire a foreign worker who is exempt from needing an LMIA, or who is exempt from requiring a work permit. Unlock Employment in Canada

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All streams of Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) require employers to obtain an LMIA to hire workers from outside Canada.

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An LMIA can add up to 600 points to an Express Entry profile, greatly increasing the chance of approval in the next draw.

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The job titles that are generally in demand in Canada require a LMIA vary by sector and area. IT professionals, healthcare professionals, skilled trades workers, engineers, hospitality and tourism professionals, sales and customer service representatives, financial professionals, teachers and professors, agricultural workers, and transportation workers are among the most common occupations requiring an LMIA.

The Process of LMIA

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  • A foreign national cannot apply for an LMIA. Rather, LMIA’s are documents which must be applied for by a Canadian employer.

    An employer may submit an application for an LMIA as early as 6-months prior to the intended start date for the position. LMIA application procedures vary depending on the wage of the person being hired. Employers should consult the median hourly wages of their province or territory in order to determine whether their position is considered high-wage or low-wage, as low-wage positions will require the employer to meet additional criteria. There are specialized streams for employers wishing to obtain LMIAs for certain areas of employment.