How to Apply for LMIA to Work in Canada?

Canada is a prominent destination for foreign workers to migrate and work. Its cordial natives, friendly migration policies, English language, inter-cultural programs and experiences are some of the key factors that make Canada a great destination for migrants. LMIA refers to Labour Market Impact Assessment. As the name suggests, it analyses the impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian job market.

This allows the government to ascertain that the natives and PR holders don’t suffer due to the availability of foreign workers, whether temporary or permanent. Therefore, LMIA certificate is mandatory for a Canadian employer who wishes to hire a foreign worker for a particular job. Most immigration programs offered by the Canadian government will require the employer to produce the LMIA certificate ensuring that the local population is not negatively affected.

How to apply for LMIA for Canada Work Visa Application?

The Canadian employer will need to fill the application form on the behalf of the foreign worker. First of all, it must be clear which program the foreign worker is applying under. It could be any one out of the following:

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)– The job offered under this program must be from TEER 0/1/2/3 of the NOC (National Occupation Code), must be a full-time job (at least 30 hours a week), must be for 1 year and must be a non-seasonal job.

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)– The job offered under this program must be from TEER 2/3 of the NOC (National Occupation Code), must be a full-time job (at least 30 hours a week) and must be for 1 year.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)– The job offered under this program must be from TEER 0/1/2/3 of the NOC (National Occupation Code), must be a full-time job (at least 30 hours a week), must be for 1 year and must be a non-seasonal job.

Then, the processing fee and relevant documents must be submitted. This consists of personal information, language certificates (English, French or any specific language) and other relevant certificates. Additionally, the job offer must offer a minimum wage for that type of job, perks associated with it responsibilities, working conditions, experience needed, etc.

The employer must advertise this job position for a specific duration of time to give the native Canadians and PR holders a chance to fill the vacancy. After it is established that no applicant in Canada is deemed fit for the role, the employer will be able to offer the position to a foreign worker. The employer will then gather all these documents and submit them to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)/Service Canada. Then, the authorities will decide whether or not the submitted documents are in order and will offer a positive or a negative LMIA certificate to the employer.

While this entire process can be a bit overwhelming for a new applicant, established players in this space like Rudraksh Immigration Group in Mohali have years of expertise under their belt. Hence, it is a prudent step to hire the services of such professionals so that a lot of burden can be taken off your shoulders and you can concentrate on the other relevant preparations encompassing migrating abroad. For more information, visit Rudraksh Immigration Group’s office in Mohali.