LMIA Labour Market Impact Assessment Applications
Benefits to Your Organization:
In today’s global market, top-tier employees have the flexibility to seek employment in various countries such as the USA, Australia, the Gulf Region, Western European countries, and beyond. By attracting international talent, you infuse your company with diversity and dynamism, acquiring dedicated employees striving to earn Canadian Permanent Residency. These individuals, holding employer-specific work permits typically spanning two years, bring with them a wealth of experience, exceptional English language skills, and a strong work ethic. They are motivated to excel, aiming to secure long-term residency in Canada. Despite the program’s name, “Temporary Foreign Program,” many of these employees often seek to extend their stay indefinitely, becoming valuable assets to your organization.
About Our Firm:
We are a team of passionate and committed immigration professionals! With two Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) and multiple recruiters across various countries like the USA, Mexico, India, the Philippines, Serbia, and more, we are fully licensed in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Specializing in recruiting foreign workers and providing professional immigration services, we excel in LMIA and Work Permit applications.
About LMIA Applications:
LMIA applications involve approval from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), ensuring that hiring foreign workers won’t negatively impact the Canadian labor market. There are several types of LMIA, including High-wage or Low-wage LMIA, LMIA for Agricultural Workers, Dual Intent LMIA (PR LMIA), LMIA for Caregivers, Temporary Foreign Academics, and Temporary Foreign Workers through the Global Talent Stream.
Steps in the International Recruitment Process:
- Posting Advertisements: Complete a brief Premier Immigration Services Questionnaire, set up a Job Bank account, and designate our company as a third-party representative. We handle the rest.
- Ad Posting: We post and manage ads on your behalf on four different websites for 28 days, adhering to strict ESDC policies. You’ll receive a list of necessary business documents.
- Candidate Pre-screening: We conduct interviews and employment reference checks to present you with top-tier resumes, saving you time.
- Video Interviews: We arrange MS Teams video interviews with pre-screened candidates.
- LMIA Submission: We prepare and submit all required documents for the LMIA application, with processing times varying from 10 business days to 3 months.
- ESDC Interview Preparation: We assist you in preparing for an interview with the ESDC officer upon receiving LMIA approval.
- Work Permit Submission: We help nominated workers with their Work Permit applications, aiming for a seamless process.
- Celebration and Preparation: Upon Work Permit approval, we assist with travel arrangements, housing, healthcare, SIN number applications, and more.
- Employee Arrival: Employees arrive, activating their 2-year employer-specific work permit.
LMIA Program Requirements:
- Processing Fee: A mandatory $1,000 Government processing fee per application applies.
- Language Requirements: Job postings must specify either English or French as job requirements, with exceptions under special circumstances.
- Business Legitimacy: Employers must demonstrate business legitimacy through various documents such as T2 Schedule 100 Balance Sheet, T2 Schedule 125 Income Statement, Business License, T4 Summary of remuneration, or PD7A statement of account.
- One Year in Business (for PR LMIA only): Proof of one year of operational business is mandatory for certain LMIA streams.
- Prevailing Wage: Advertised pay rates must meet or exceed the median rate for the occupation and region, as determined by Job Bank.