The Labour Market Impact Assessment is a vital document required by Canadian employers before hiring from abroad. A positive result confirms that a foreign worker is essential to fill a specific role. Our experts navigate the rigorous process to prove no local talent is available, allowing you to hire the global professionals your business needs to truly thrive.
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a critical regulatory step for Canadian businesses looking to hire specialized global talent. This process serves as formal verification that an international worker is necessary to fill a specific role that cannot be met by the local labor market.Our team provides end-to-end management of the LMIA application, ensuring your business meets all recruitment and advertising requirements set by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). By securing a positive assessment, you gain the authorization to hire the skilled professionals required to maintain your competitive edge and drive operational success. This is a foundational step in bringing the world’s best talent directly to your doorstep.
Help Canadian employers hire the foreign talent they need.
An LMI Aconfirms no Canadian worker was available unlocking
your work permit and your path to permanent residency.
Help Canadian employers hire the foreign talent they need. An LMIA confirms no Canadian worker was available unlocking
your work permit and your path to permanent residency.
For employers hiring foreign workers at or above the provincial median wage. The most common LMIA stream for skilled professionals and managerial roles in Canada.
For employers hiring foreign workers below the provincial median wage. Subject to a cap on the percentage of low-wage foreign workers per workplace.
A two-week LMIA processing service for innovative Canadian employers hiring highly skilled global tech talent. The fastest LMIA option available in Canada.
The complete Labour Market Impact Assessment journey, broken down into clear, professional milestones.
The employer must advertise the position in Canada to prove that no local talent is available.
Your employer files the assessment application with Service Canada to verify business legitimacy.
Service Canada evaluates the recruitment proof and the impact on the local Canadian labor market.
Once approved, the employer receives a confirmation letter to proceed with the foreign hire.
The candidate submits their work permit application using the positive LMIA confirmation letter.
Candidate completes medical and security checks to ensure they meet Canadian entry standards.
Approval is granted, allowing the global talent to officially join your Canadian workforce.
LMIA process enables Canadian employers to hire global talent to fill critical
labor shortages. Eligibility depends on your business legitimacy, market
recruitment efforts, and meeting specific program stream requirements.
LMIA process enables Canadian
employers to hire global talent to
fill critical labor shortages. Eligibility
depends on your business legitimacy, market recruitment efforts & meeting specific program stream requirements.
Master the essential steps to secure a positive LMIA and hire global talent.
Before you begin the process, ensure your business meets all mandatory recruitment requirements, prevailing wage standards, and compliance obligations set by ESDC.
Master the essential steps to secure a positive LMIA and hire global talent.
Before you begin the process, ensure
your business meets all mandatory recruitment requirements, prevailing
wage standards, and compliance obligations set by ESDC.
The employer must provide evidence that the business is active and capable of fulfilling the terms of the job offer. This includes providing tax documents, business licenses, and proof of a physical work location within Canada.
Employers must prove they attempted to hire Canadians or Permanent Residents first. This typically requires advertising the position for at least 30 days across multiple platforms, including the Government of Canada Job Bank.
Employers must offer a wage that is at least equal to the prevailing median wage for that specific occupation in the local region. This ensures that hiring a foreign national does not drive down wages in the Canadian market.
For high-wage positions, employers must provide a Transition Plan. This outlines the steps the company will take to reduce its reliance on foreign labor over time, such as training or hiring Canadian apprentices.
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