Labour Market Impact Assessment-LMIA

If you are planning to work in Canada as a temporary foreign worker, you would require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), formerly called a Labor Market Opinion (LMO). It is a form of labour market verification that aims to protect Canada’s domestic job marketplace.

How does the LMIA process work?

In case, a Canadian employer or business wants to fulfill its job requirements by hiring a foreign worker; they must submit an LMIA application. Its purpose is to assess the impact Canadian economy will face for hiring a temporary foreign worker. The chances of receiving a positive LMIA are maximum if the local workers are not capable of fulfilling the job vacancy due to lack of skills or knowledge. Once an employer receives a positive LMIA, a foreign worker can apply for a work permit.

To apply for a work permit, a worker needs:

• A job offer letter
• A contract

• A copy of LMIA
• The LMIA number

LMIA Processing Time

Generally, the processing time for an urgent LMIA is around 10 working days and is applicable to applications for:

• Highest demand jobs such as skilled trade workers
• Highest paid occupation offering top 10% of wages
• Jobs with a short duration or less than 120 days period.

For all other LMIA applications, the processing time is between 12-16 weeks, only if the applications are accurately filed and submitted.

How Can We Help You?

At Global Settlement Visas, our Canada immigration consultants are always ready to help you achieve a positive LMIA. We know how to file an application in an accurate and efficient manner, thereby improving the chances of getting positive results. We also assist you in completing the forms and preparing the documents in hand to prevent any delay from your side.