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.

Types of LMIA Applications

Low-Wage LMIA: If the salary offered to a foreign worker is below a provincial or territorial median hourly wage.
High-Wage LMIA: The wage offered to a temporary worker like business owners is at or higher than a provincial or territorial median hourly wage.
Dual Intent LMIA: It has two purposes: support PR and work permit applications at the same time
LMIA to Support a Permanent Residency (PR) Visa Application: Only for high-wage jobs under Skill Type and Level A and B in the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

If the employer needs an LMIA, they must apply for one

Once an employer gets the LMIA, the worker can apply for a work permit.

To apply for a work permit, a worker needs

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

LMIA Process

Foreign workers can find an employer who can support an LMIA, or an employer can contact us to apply for an LMIA
Based on the occupation, required wage, and select the appropriate LMIA category
Prepare job posting for 4 weeks with recruitment effort
Complete the LMIA application, including forms, proofs, and all supporting documents and submit them to Service Canada with payment
Employer may participate in phone interview with Service Canada officer
Receive the LMIA decision in 1-2 weeks after the interview
Provide a foreign worker with a copy of the LMIA decision to apply for a work permit

PJ Canada Immigration Consulting can assist to apply for a LMIA application on behalf of a local business owner in Canada. We can also recruit foreign workers from outside Canada and fill your business labour shortages. We are committed to work legally and ethically by protecting our business owners and foreign workers in Canada.

For more inquires, please contact PJ Canada Immigration Consulting.