What is an LMIA?
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that Canadian employers need to obtain before hiring foreign workers. It assesses the impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labour market.
How long does the LMIA process take?
The LMIA process can take several weeks to months, depending on the type of LMIA and the complexity of the application.
What documents are required for an LMIA application?
Required documents include corporate financial statements, business licenses, and other business legitimacy documents. The specific requirements vary based on the type of LMIA.
Do you provide job offers with LMIAs?
Yes, we provide job offers with LMIAs during active recruitment campaigns for our employer clients. We specialize in recruiting highly skilled workers from around the world. Unlike some agencies, we do not have a shelf of job offers and LMIAs for sale, as this is illegal. We provide licensed foreign worker recruitment services [Read More…]
What is a transition plan?
A transition plan is a commitment by the employer to undertake additional activities to reduce reliance on foreign workers. It is required for high-wage LMIA applications.
I desperately need an LMIA, can I buy one from you?
First and foremost, Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) are employer-driven and employer-owned documents. They cannot be bought by a worker. There is a large illegal trade in buying and selling LMIAs, which we are unequivocally not involved in. It is illegal to be involved in the buying and selling of LMIAs and to [Read More…]
What’s involved in a Temporary Foreign Worker Compliance Inspection, and how can you help with that?
Temporary Foreign Worker Compliance Inspections are conducted by ESDC’s Integrity Services Branch for employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and by IRCC for employers hiring through LMIA-exempt programs under the International Mobility Program. These inspections verify that the conditions of employment, such as wages and working conditions, meet the standards set out [Read More…]
We want to hire a caregiver or nanny, can you help?
Currently, IRCC has a “Refusal to Process” in place for new LMIA and work permit applications for nannies or caregivers located outside of Canada. While it’s possible to obtain LMIAs and work permits for those already in Canada on valid work permits, the rules are frequently changing. Given the limited pool of available [Read More…]