IMMIGRATION SERVICE

LMIA

Labour Market Impact Assessments for employers.

We guide employers through recruitment, documentation, and submission for a Labour Market Impact Assessment, so they can legally hire foreign workers.

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Eligibility requirements

Required documents

Processing time

2-4 months

$
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Document checklist

Checklist

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Sample checklist for illustration only. Your personalised document checklist is prepared after your consultation.

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Required documents

Job advertisement proof
Due date: 2026-06-01
Approved
Version history Version 1 — 2026-06-01 (Client)
Recruitment summary
Due date: 2026-07-01
Uploaded
Version history Version 1 — 2026-07-01 (Client)
Business legitimacy documents
Due date: 2026-07-15
Under Review
Version history Version 1 — 2026-07-15 (Client)

Optional documents

Transition plan
Due date: 2026-08-01
Missing
Version history Version 1 — 2026-09-09 (Client)

Required forms (official IRCC downloads)

1. Intake — confirm goals and gather background

2. Assess eligibility and select pathway

3. Prepare & review the document checklist

4. File the application with IRCC

5. Track, respond to requests, and report to client

★★★★★

“They handled our recruitment ads and paperwork so we could focus on running the restaurant.”

Frequently asked questions

Typically a minimum of four weeks across required platforms before submission.
$1,000 CAD per position, paid by the employer.