Do you want to hire a temporary foreign worker to work for your business? In most cases, a Canadian employer needs to apply for an LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment) to hire a foreign worker. To receive a positive LMIA, the employer must be able to convince the Canadian Government that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Labor Market of Canada.
What is an LMIA and why is it important?
LMIA is a document that acts as proof that there will be a positive or neutral impact on the Canadian labor market if an employer hires a foreign worker. Also, an employer is required to provide accurate information about the position they are hiring for, including the number of Canadian candidates who applied, who were interviewed, and explanation for why their profile was not considered appropriate.
Labor Market Impact Assessment allows foreigners to fill the labor shortage gap by working for a Canadian employer through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). It is the responsibility of an employer to apply for an LMIA and pay for the application fee to ESDC.
Requirements To Apply For An LMIA
- A valid job offer that can’t be accomplished by a Canadian citizen.
- Employer must comply with all conditions imposed by the ESDC.
- Employer must be prepared to answer questions about the recruitment process.
- Foreign worker must provide qualification proof for the position being offered.
If you want to hire a temporary skilled worker to fulfill a job position in Canada and want a positive LMIA, rely on the expert advice at Popular Immigration Consultancy Services Inc.
Labour Market Impact Assessment – Timeline
After an LMIA application is filed, its processing usually takes around 10-15 weeks, but there is a 10-day processing for positions in the highest wage bracket, for high-demand positions, and for LMIAs submitted in support of a permanent residence application.
It is not necessary for all the employees to obtain LMIA before applying for a work permit in Canada. If you would like to learn more about Labour Market Impact Assessment or hiring temporary foreign workers, feel free to get in touch with us.