LMIA - Work Permit
Employers in Canada may need to get a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before they hire foreign workers.
A positive LMIA will indicate that there is a job opening for a foreign worker. It will also show that no Canadian or permanent resident is available for the job. Sometimes a positive LMIA is called a confirmation letter.
If the employer needs an LMIA, they must apply for one.
Once an employer gets the LMIA, the worker can apply for a work permit.
To apply for a work permit, a worker needs
- A job offer letter
- A contract
- A copy of the LMIA, and
- The LMIA number
The work permit that is issued through LMIA is Employer-specific work permits
Work Permit
Most people need a work permit to work in Canada. There are 2 types of work permits:
Open work permits
An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada. Open work permits can only be obtained in certain circumstances
Employer-specific work permits.
An employer-specific work permit allows you to work according to the conditions on your work permit, which include:
- the name of the employer you can work for
- how long you can work
- the location where you can work (if applicable)
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