If you are looking for a job in Canada, then LMIA is required by a majority of the work permits for hiring a temporary international worker.

What Is LMIA?

A Labor Market Impact Assessment document is issued by the Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC). It is to verify that a Canadian worker could not fill the vacant position; hence it has been assigned to a foreign worker. This is required to be presented to Canadian employers who wish to hire a foreign worker on a temporary basis.

The Process

The entire process for LMIA may take up to three to four months. Once a foreign worker is able to secure a positive LMIA, they are eligible to apply for a work permit. A work permit allows international workers to work in Canada legally.

However, a positive LMIA restricts the worker for specific factors, such as:

• No job changes
• They cannot change their location
• They cannot change their employer

If there is a change in any of these conditions, the individual needs to apply for a new LMIA.

An employer can hire a foreign worker in two primary ways:

• Temporary Foreign Worker Program
• International Mobility Program

We at Longia Immigration have a team of certified individuals skilled at facilitating your entire immigration process without any hassle. We help you secure positive LMIA so that you get a chance to rise in your career with new and exciting opportunities.