Employer who hires a temporary foreign worker in his/her organization for the purpose of working in Canada is required to submit a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application before the Employment and Social Development Canada/Service Canada. The LMIA is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker.

A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also omega replica show that no Canadian worker is available to do the job. A positive LMIA is sometimes called a confirmation letter. If the employer needs an LMIA, they must apply for one.

If you are a Canadian business looking to hire a foreign national worker, the candidate needs to provide a positive labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). If you want to live and work in Canada, another great option is to apply for a work permit through LMIA. This program allows foreign nationals to fill in labour shortage gaps and work for a Canadian employer through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).