LMIA Applications

LMIA - Labour Market Impact Assessment

LMIA applications are processed by Service Canada. Canadian Employer applied for LMIA’s to hire a Temporary foreign worker because the employer is unable to find the local canadian Worker. LMIA helps to fill the labour shortage Gap. Through LMIA a temporary foreign worker will get the work visa which will be valid from 1 year upto 3 years (according to the length of work permit duration mentioned in the LMIA). LMIA has following Streams:
  • Global Talent Stream
  • Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program
  • Agricultural Stream
  • Express Entry (permanent residence)
  • Academics, medical doctors, specialists or registered nurses
  • High or Low – wage positions
To apply for LMIA Application employer must have the Job Bank Account. To Apply for LMIA from employer side the Business License, Incorporation Certificate, Registration Certificate – as per province requirement , PD7A, Schedule 100, Schedule 125 is required.