What is the next step after receiving LMIA?

After getting an LMIA approved job offer, apply for a Work permit on Canada Immigration website. If you apply from outside of Canada then the processing time as per today is 45 Days. If you apply for a work permit from within Canada then the processing time for online application is 98 days.

Is Job Offer Same as LMIA?

If you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), include a copy of your job offer letter with your work permit application. An “offer of employment” is not the same as a “job offer letter”. Once submitted, the portal generates an offer of employment number that you need when you apply for your work permit.

What happens when a positive LMIA is issued?

If the assessment is positive, the foreign worker will receive a work permit to work for the employer and in the occupation named on the LMIA, under established working conditions, and for a particular duration in Canada.

Can I work in Canada with LMIA?

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA is sometimes called a confirmation letter. If the employer needs an LMIA, they must apply for one. Once an employer gets the LMIA, the worker can apply for a work permit.

Who should pay for LMIA?

Employers. If you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), you usually need to pay a processing fee to Employment and Social Development Canada. In this case, don’t need to pay the employer compliance fee.

Who approved LMIA in Canada?

ESDC
The LMIA is issued by ESDC who, after considering numerous protective labour market factors, authorizes the Canadian employer to hire a foreign worker. In June 2014, it was announced that work permits for foreign workers who require a LMIA will only be granted for a period of 1 year for all low-wage occupations.