Do you want to hire foreign employees to boost the productivity of your business? In Canada, employers are allowed to recruit skilled workers from foreign nationals. However, in order to do that you must secure yourself a Labour Market Impact Assessment, in short, LMIA. If you are not sure what it is, here is a small explanation:

What is LMIA?

LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) is a document authorized by the Government of Canada that permits Canadian employers to appoint employees of foreign nationality. However, it is only applicable when there are no Canadian workers or permanent residents who can perform the job. Having a positive LMIA means employees can apply for the job position and to obtain a work permit, individuals are required to submit a copy of an LMIA and an LMIA number.

How can you obtain an LMIA?

The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is issued by the Canadian higher authority to employers. It is the official process of hiring foreign employees to meet your work demands. Organizations can apply for an LMIA document by filling out the application form step by step. You should fill in the application and ensure the required documents before submitting it.

Following is a list few documents needed for LMIA:

• The name of the foreign national you wish to hire for a specific role in your organization.
• Processing fees.
• proof of business authenticity.
• Evidence of advertising made by employers.

What is the validity of an LMIA?

An LMIA is valid up to 18 months from the date it has been issued.

What can lead to the cancellation of an LMIA?

Your LMIA status can be revoked even before the expiration due to various reasons, such as

• You have submitted false or misleading information.
• If you have included additional information after obtaining a positive LMIA that may lead to a negative LMIA if submitted during the assessment.
• If there was any unintentional error during the assessment.

Consult with us if you have stumbled upon any crisis during your application for an LMIA.