Who needs LMIA?
Are you a foreign worker with an interest in working in Canada? If so have you looked into the requirements? Most jobs will need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Depending on the type of employment you are seeking you may or may not need a LMIA.
What is a LMIA? And what is the process of getting one?
Labour Market Impact Assessment also known as LMIA is a document that an employer would have to apply for before hiring a foreign worker. The employer will first send an application to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The employer has to show that no other Canadian can do the job he is offering and hence he has to look for foreign workers outside Canada to satisfy the job duties. The ESDC will weigh several factors in evaluating the effect on the Canadian Labour Market. The factors such as wages, working conditions, whether a Canadian citizen or permanent resident is able to do this work as well as the worker’s skills and knowledge would be considered and the effect it would have on the Canadian market for example to create more jobs. A Positive LMIA would mean it is essential to employ a foreign worker to fill the position and may be regarded as a confirmation letter.
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