Empowering Employers,
Bridging Talent
Expert guidance for Labour Market Impact Assessments to support foreign worker hiring and permanent residency.
LMIA Program Services
A 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 and that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job.
High-Wage Stream
Global Talent Track
For positions where the wage is at or above the median provincial/territorial hourly wage. Requires a comprehensive transition plan.
Low-Wage Stream
Essential Services
For positions below the median wage. Subject to caps on the proportion of low-wage foreign workers allowed per location.
PR Support
Dual Intent LMIA
Used to support a worker's application for permanent residency through Express Entry, providing 50 or 200 additional points.
Compliance & Process
Navigating ESDC Regulations01. Recruitment
Employers must advertise for 4 consecutive weeks on the Canada Job Bank and two other methods before applying.
02. Prevailing Wage
The wage offered must be the highest of either the median wage for that occupation or the wage paid to current employees.
03. Business Legitimacy
ESDC verifies that the business is active, provides a good or service in Canada, and can fulfill the terms of the job offer.
04. Fee Structure
Most LMIA applications carry a $1,000 processing fee per position, though exceptions exist for certain PR-support applications.
05. Global Talent
The Global Talent Stream allows for 2-week processing for highly skilled tech roles and unique talent positions.
06. Workplace Safety
Employers must commit to providing a workplace free of abuse and follow all provincial labour laws for foreign nationals.
