What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment? 

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A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker.

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A positive LMIA (sometimes called a "confirmation letter") 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. 

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Find out if you need an LMIA

Find out if you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA): HERE

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How to get an LMIA

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You’ll need an LMIA from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

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Find out how to apply for an LMIA to hire

• high-wage workers

• low-wage workers

• workers through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program

• workers through the Agricultural Stream

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Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Application Forms

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• Agricultural Stream - Labour Market Impact Assessment Application [EMP5519]

• High-Wage Positions - Labour Market Impact Assessment [EMP5626]

• In-Home Caregiver Positions - Labour Market Impact Assessment [EMP5628]

• Low-Wage Positions - Labour Market Impact Assessment [EMP5627]

• Permanent Resident - Labour Market Impact Assessment Application [EMP5593]

• Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - Labour Market Impact Assessment Application [EMP5389]

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Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Application Processing Times

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Average Labour Market Impact Assessment processing times: HERE

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To obtain immediate assistance with your LMIA application, please contact the Employer Contact Centre from Monday to Friday, between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm, Eastern time:

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Canada and the United States:

• Toll-free: 1-800-367-5693

• TTY: 1-855-881-9874

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Outside Canada and the United States: 506-546-7569 (collect calls accepted)