LMIA is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that assesses the impact that the hiring of a foreign worker would have on the Canadian labour market, and it is a mandatory requirement for certain types of work permits, such as the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
The number of LMIA issued each year can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including
- the state of the economy,
- the availability of Canadian workers,
- and changes to immigration policies.
It’s important to note that there are other ways to immigrate to Canada as well, and not all immigration categories require an LMIA.
