A Labour Market Impact Assessment confirms to ESDC that hiring a foreign worker won't negatively affect the Canadian labour market. The rules tightened in April 2026 — we help BC employers build applications that meet the new recruitment and documentation bar.
Whether the offered wage sits above or below the provincial/territorial median for the occupation determines which set of rules — and how much extra documentation — applies.
We determine whether your position is high-wage or low-wage for its NOC code and location, which sets every downstream requirement.
We build a compliant advertising and recruitment plan — including the new 2026 youth-targeting requirement for low-wage roles — and document everything as we go.
We prepare your business legitimacy documents, transition plan (if high-wage), and full LMIA application for submission to ESDC.
Once approved, we hand the LMIA to your prospective employee so they can apply for their work permit — and stay available if ESDC follow-up or inspection arises.
You can apply up to 6 months before the intended start date, and given the new 8-week advertising minimum for low-wage roles, starting early is now more important than ever.
The $1,000 fee is non-refundable regardless of outcome. We can help you understand the refusal reasons and decide whether to reapply with stronger evidence or explore an LMIA-exempt category instead.
The Global Talent Stream offers 2-week processing for eligible roles, either through a designated referral partner or for occupations on the Global Talent occupations list. We can assess whether your hire qualifies.
No — some categories are exempt, including certain intra-company transfers and roles covered under international trade agreements like CUSMA. We confirm which category actually applies before recommending the LMIA route.
A free consultation, no obligation — just a clear, honest read on your options.
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