Labour Market Impact Assesment (LMIA)

Before a temporary worker may apply for a work permit, the employer must obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An LMIA is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada that allows a company to engage a temporary employee.

 

An employer in Canada may be required to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before recruiting a foreign worker.

 

A positive LMIA indicates that a foreign worker is required to fill the position. It will also reveal that there is no Canadian worker or permanent resident who is qualified for the position. A confirmation letter is the name given to a positive LMIA.

 

If an LMIA is required, the employer must apply for one. The worker can apply for a work permit once the LMIA is received by the company. A worker must meet certain requirements in order to apply for a work visa:

 

The following are needed:

• a letter of employment offer

• a legal agreement (Contract)

• a copy of the LMIA with code