Work Permit (LMIA)
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers. It’s issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).Who needs an LMIA?
• Employers who can’t fill a job with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Employers who want to hire foreign workers for certain types of temporary work
• What does an LMIA show?
• A positive LMIA shows that there’s a need for a foreign worker to fill a specific job
• A negative LMIA shows that there’s no need for foreign workers in the job market How to get an LMIA?
• Apply for an LMIA through ESDC and Service Canada
• Provide documents that show the need for a foreign worker
• Prove the legitimacy of the business
• Pay the LMIA application fee
What happens after getting an LMIA?
• The employer can send a copy of the LMIA to the foreign worker
• The foreign worker can apply for a work permit or permanent residency visa LMIA programs
• Global Talent Stream: A program that helps employers hire highly-skilled global talent
• Caregiver positions: A program that allows employers to hire foreign workers to care for children, seniors, or people with medical needs