LMIA
LMIA Based Employer Specific
At Top Way Immigration, we specialize in securing Work Permits for individuals offered jobs in Canada. These permits tie workers to specific employers and are based on LMIA documentation detailing job specifics. Our services ensure applicants meet all requirements including qualifications, health and criminal record checks for successful LMIA Based Employer Specific Work Permits.
At Top Way Immigration, we handle LMIA Based Employer Specific Work Permits, typically issued for a set period and requiring renewal. While not granting permanent residency, they offer avenues for future opportunities and smoother transition paths.
Understanding Spousal Open Work Permits
LIMA (Labour Market Impact Analysis)
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document published by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that assesses the effects of employing an international worker in Canada. If no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is qualified for the post, a company can get a positive LMIA and engage an international worker. If the LMIA is negative, only Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible to occupy the post.
LMIA Application requirements
- Business Legitimacy Documents: Employers must provide documentation proving their status as a legitimate Canadian business.
- Transition Plan: Employers must develop a plan outlining how they will eventually transition from hiring temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to hiring permanent residents and citizens of Canada.
- Recruitment Efforts: Employers must demonstrate that they have made significant efforts to recruit Canadian citizens and permanent residents before considering hiring a TFW.
- Wages: Employers must include the salary information for the TFW in their applications. TFWs must receive the same wages as Canadian workers in high- and low-wage positions.
- Processing Fee: All LMIA applications require a handling fee of $1000 CAD (subject to change), which is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome. However, some applicants under the LMIA for in-home caregivers may not be subject to this fee.
Below are the LMIA Streams:
- Low-Wage and High-Wage
- In-home Caregivers
- Dual Intent
- Supporting PR Application
- Global Talent Stream
- Agricultural Workers and Seasonal Agricultural Workers
