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The document is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application form for low-wage positions under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in Canada. It outlines the responsibilities of employers when hiring temporary foreign workers, including compliance with employment standards, recruitment efforts, and providing suitable working conditions. The form requires detailed information about the business, job offer, and the impact of hiring foreign workers on the local labor market. It also includes sections on employer obligations, documentation requirements, and payment processing for the application.

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Begin with Section 1: Business Information. Fill in your Canada Revenue Agency Payroll deductions program account number, business legal name, and address. Ensure all details are accurate as they are crucial for processing.
Proceed to Section 2: Employer Contact Information. Enter the principal employer's contact details including name, job title, and email address. This section is vital for communication regarding your application.
In Section 4: Labour Market Impacts, answer questions about the employment situation and potential impacts on Canadian workers. Provide detailed explanations where necessary to support your application.
Complete Section 5: Job Offer Details by describing the position being offered, including job title, duties, and expected employment duration. This information helps assess the necessity of hiring a Temporary Foreign Worker.
Finally, review all sections for completeness and accuracy before submitting your application through our platform.

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How do I get LMIA approved?

labour market impact assessment (LMIA) process LMIA Process Steps. Step 1: Job Bank Registration. Step 2: Provincial Registration. Step 3: Recruitment of Canadians and Permanent Residents. Step 4: LMIA Application Completion through LMIA Online Portal. Step 5: LMIA Application Assessment. Step 6: LMIA Decision.

How much does LMIA cost?

How Much Does a LMIA Cost? The cost for submitting an LMIA application is $1,000 per position. This fee must be paid for each job position the employer intends to fill with a foreign worker. For example, if an employer is hiring for two positions, the total cost would be $2,000.

What happens when a positive LMIA is issued?

LMIA application process If approved, ESDC issues a positive LMIA, allowing the employer to hire a foreign worker. *Certain positions and situations have variations in advertising requirements needed to hire a foreign worker on an employer-specific work permit.

Is it hard to get LMIA approved?

Based on our experience, established companies enjoy an average success rate of 95% for their LMIA applications.

What is considered high wage for LMIA?

Essential Aspects of the High-Wage LMIA Application If the hourly wage offered to a temporary foreign worker equals or surpasses the provincial median wage plus 20% for that jobs location, then its classified as a high-wage position, and the High-Wage LMIA becomes the appropriate choice.

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What is the Labour Market Impact Assessment?

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job.