LMIA Information
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What is LMIA?
LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) is a document that Canadian employers need before hiring a foreign worker. ESDC assesses whether there is a need to fill the job with a foreign worker.
PositiveEmployer can hire foreign worker
NegativeCanadian workers available
$1,000Application Fee
2-12Weeks Processing
6Stream Types
LMIA Streams
* At or above = High-Wage, below = Low-Wage stream
* Use search & filters for large city datasets
LMIA Process
1
Job Advertising
Advertise on Job Bank + 2 platforms for 4+ weeks
2
Screening
Interview all Canadian applicants, document rejections
3
Submit LMIA
Submit to ESDC with $1,000 fee
4
Decision
2-12 weeks review, then decision issued
5
Work Permit
Apply for work permit with Positive LMIA
LMIA Map
Summary by approved positions per province
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