An LMIA is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that assesses the impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labor market. It’s a crucial step for Canadian employers seeking to hire foreign workers. It ensures that hiring a foreign worker won’t negatively affect Canadian job opportunities.

The LMIA process is complex and involves several steps, including the submission of detailed documentation by the employer. Successful completion of the LMIA process allows the employer to support a foreign worker’s application for a work permit.

The purpose of the LMIA is to ensure that hiring a foreign worker will not have a negative impact on the Canadian labor market. Employers must demonstrate that there is a genuine need for a foreign worker and that no Canadian workers are available to fill the position.