LMIA

Here are the main steps involved in the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) process for employers who wish to hire a temporary foreign worker in Canada:

1. Advertise the job on the Job Bank of Canada and comply with other strict advertising conditions for at least 28 days to fulfill LMIA Canada requirements.
2. Conduct recruitment efforts by interviewing different candidates who may have applied, including Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and identify why they cannot be hired, in line with LMIA work permit regulations.
3. Establish that hiring a foreign worker through Canada will not have a negative impact on the Canadian labor market and will not affect the employability or employment conditions for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
4. Apply for an LMIA through an online application or email with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and adhere to LMIA application guidelines.
5. Provide various financial documents such as balance sheets, Notice of Assessments, and P7 for other employees to demonstrate the ability to hire a temporary foreign worker.
6. Once the application enters the processing queue, an ESDC officer will arrange an interview with the employer to assess the employer’s capability and the genuine need for hiring a foreign worker.
7. Upon satisfaction, the ESDC officer will issue an LMIA (positive or neutral), enabling the employer to apply for a work permit, as per LMIA approval procedures.
8. Depending on the type of LMIA, the applicant may also utilize the document to gain 50 to 200 points for their Express Entry application, ensuring compliance with LMIA Canada requirements.
9. The entire process typically takes approximately 3 months from the start to receiving the application decision.