Copy of LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment)

LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment)

Position Your Business for a Seamless LMIA Experience

Move through the LMIA process with confidence. Let Foothills Immigration handle every step of the process for you.

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Explore Your LMIA Streams for Hiring Foreign Workers

Foothills Immigration specializes in several LMIA streams to help you obtain a positive LMIA.

High Wage Workers

Covers foreign workers who will earn a wage that’s equal to or higher than the provincial or territorial median hourly wage. This will typically result in a 3-year work permit for the foreign worker. 

Low Wage Workers

Designed for foreign workers who will earn a lower wage than the provincial or territorial median hourly wage. This will typically result in a 1 or 2 year work permit. 

PR Support - Dual Intent

LMIA stream for high skilled positions used to support the foreign nationals Permanent Residency process and Work Permit application.

Leave Your LMIA Applications to the Experts

LMIA applications are complex — but with Foothills Immigration by your side — you’re in experienced hands. We want you to feel confident and supported as we handle the entire process for you.

  • Perform preliminary research to assess your long-term needs and goals
  • Understand requirements set out by the LMIA and NOC (National Occupation Classification) code and ensure you meet them
  • Explore your best options for wages, employment terms, and more 
  • Build an application according to the government's criteria, understanding both their requirements and exclusions
  • Create and monitor all mandatory paid advertising, recruitment summaries, and any other requirements
  • Join and guide you through your Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) phone interview

We Deliver the Results You Want

With over 14 years of hands-on Canadian immigration law experience and an unparalleled success rate, you can trust that you're in the right hands. We have processed over 1000 successful LMIA’s.



As experts in our field, our exceptional results speak for themselves. We are confident you will be thrilled with our service and the successful outcome.

We're Honest

This is something we take very seriously. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of practice and excellence, constantly striving to exceed our clients' expectations.


Our exceptionally high success rate and excellent client satisfaction, as reflected in our 5-star Google reviews, demonstrate our commitment. In fact, over ninety-five percent of our clients come from referrals.

Communication

You'll be kept informed at every step of the application process, while we handle the heavy lifting.

Our skilled team meticulously manages all the details. You will receive a comprehensive overview of our process, along with all the necessary supporting documents, instructions, and information needed for your successful application.


Every client is our top priority. We handle your application with the utmost professionalism and precision, ensuring it's completed in an expedited manner.

Legal and Professional Standing

Foothills Immigration Inc. is an industry leading team in good standing with the CICC. We are one of Canada’s leading specialists in Canadian immigration, LMIA's and citizenship law.


Our goal is to have your application perfectly prepared and promptly submitted to the government for processing. We never cut corners.

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We are extremely proud and privileged to have been selected by the Tim Hortons National Advisory Board (2023) to assist and represent franchise owners through the process of maintaining and onboarding temporary foreign workers within the Canadian Immigration system.

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LMIA Application Requirements

All LMIA applications must be submitted online through a designated LMIA Portal to Service Canada and include:

Canadian employers are required to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to get approval to hire foreign workers, unless they qualify for an exemption. The LMIA process allows employers to demonstrate that they cannot fill certain positions locally. If successful, they receive a positive LMIA decision.

 

This positive LMIA decision, also known as an LMIA confirmation letter, serves as an "agreement" between the employer and the government, outlining the terms and conditions for hiring foreign workers.

  • LMIA Eligibility Requirements

    To obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), a company must meet the following basic requirements:


    • Operate as a business that provides goods or services to the public in Canada.

    • Demonstrate a genuine need to fill a vacancy with foreign workers due to a local shortage and the reasonable requirements of the business.

    • Be capable of fulfilling all terms of the job offer extended to foreign workers.

    • Have not laid off local employees in the same occupation within the twelve months preceding the application.

    • Have no outstanding compliance issues.

    • Adhere to the terms of any previous LMIAs.


  • Types of LMIA Streams

    If a business meets the minimum eligibility criteria, the next step is to select the most suitable LMIA stream for application.


    Each stream has its own specific requirements or exemptions, which can affect the process.


    There are the following streams:

    • Low Wage 
    • High Wage 
    • PR Dual Intent 
    • PR Support
    • Global Talent

    Depending on the chosen stream, the process may be either complex and lengthy or more straightforward and expedited. 


    These factors also influence the LMIA processing time and associated fees.


  • Fees and Processing Times

    Employers seeking to hire a temporary foreign worker can generally include the cost of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) as a business expense. LMIA-related fees may include:


    • LMIA Processing Fee (CAD 1,000 per position)

    • Costs for advertising the position

    • Administrative expenses for preparing and submitting the application

    • Legal fees if an immigration professional is hired to assist with the LMIA process


    Not all cases will incur every fee listed above. There are situations where employers might be exempt from LMIA Processing Fees and provide details on other expenses involved in the LMIA process.


    Processing times can vary significantly based on several factors, including the LMIA stream, the specific job (NOC), and any applicable pilot programs with ESDC. 


    We relay the most current posted ESDC processing times at the onset of your application to help you prepare.


How We Help You Build a Successful LMIA Application

We’ve helped hundreds of employers obtain positive LMIAs to support their workforce needs thanks to our proven process and extensive knowledge. 

Step 1 > Discovery

Book a complimentary consultation to better understand your options for securing a positive LMIA.


Step 2 > Engagement

Official kick off! Sign authorization so we can fully and legally represent your case with Service Canada.

Step 3 > Intake

You will receive a simple questionnaire, a compilation of necessary documents, and guidance for next steps to ensure you are fully briefed on the upcoming process. 

Step 4 > Production

Our team goes to work setting all advertising and building your LMIA application. We handle advertising requirements, register for Jobbank (if needed), produce a recruitment summary, and stay in contact with you throughout the entire process. 

Step 5 > Review

Your complete application will come to you for review and signatures. After your review, we perform a rigorous internal review to ensure perfection! 

Step 6 > Submission

Your application is submitted to Service Canada. We immediately send you a confirmation of submission, summary of current government processing times, and advise you immediately of any government communication. 

Step 7 > Government Processing

Additional requests may be required. We join you for your ESDC interview to ensure the application is being represented with full professional direction from start to finish.

Step 8 > Decision

You are immediately contacted when your application is updated. We are there to walk you through the next steps, and of course, celebrate approvals!

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How We Help You Build a Successful LMIA Application

We’ve helped hundreds of employers obtain positive LMIAs to support their workforce needs thanks to our proven process and extensive knowledge. 

Step 1 > Discovery

Book a complimentary consultation to better understand your options for securing a positive LMIA.

Step 2 > Engagement

Official kick off! Sign authorization so we can fully and legally represent your case with Service Canada and ESDC.

Step 3 > Intake

You will receive a simple questionnaire, a compilation of necessary documents, and guidance for next steps to ensure you are fully briefed on the upcoming process. 

Step 4 > Production

Our team goes to work setting all advertising and building your LMIA application. We handle advertising requirements, register for Jobbank (if needed), produce a recruitment summary, and stay in contact with you throughout the entire process. 

Step 5 > Review

Your complete application will come to you for review and signatures. After your review, we perform a rigorous internal review to ensure perfection! 

Step 6 > Submission

Your application is submitted to Service Canada. We immediately send you a confirmation of submission, summary of current government processing times, and advise you immediately of any government communication. 

Step 7 > Government Processing

Additional requests may be required. We join you for your ESDC interview to ensure the application is being represented with full professional direction from start to finish.

Step 8 > Decision

You are immediately contacted when your application is updated. We are there to walk you through the next steps, and of course, celebrate approvals!

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