In most cases, a Canadian employer wishing to hire a foreign worker must first receive government approval before the hiring can take place.This comes in the form of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), formerly known as a Labour Market Opinion (LMO).
Many programs or pilot projects have been launched to facilitate the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments throughout the country such as:
- Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers for Occupations Under Pressure
- Live-in Caregiver Program
- Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
- Employment of International Students Graduating from Recognized Post-Secondary Institutions
- Hiring Foreign Information Technology Specialists
In order to receive a positive LMIA, the Canadian government employee reviewing an application must determine that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour market. Among other factors, it must be clear that no qualified Canadians were passed up in favour of the foreign worker, and that the foreign worker will be given a salary and benefits that meet federal and provincial standards.
The Labour Market Impact Assessment LMIA (former Labour Market Opinion (LMO) ) is a report issued by Employment and Social Development Canada that outlines the impact that hiring a foreign worker would have on Canada’s labour market. Employers need to obtain this assessment in order to hire foreign workers. If the assessment is positive, a report outlining the conditions of the job being offered by the employer, the names of the employees, and also the expiry date of the LMIA will be listed in the document issued by ESDC.
The Labour Market Impact Assessment LMIA (former Labour Market Opinion (LMO) ) is a report issued by the Employment and Social Development Canada that outlines the impact that hiring a foreign worker would have on Canada’s labour market. Employers need to obtain this assessment in order to hire foreign workers. If the assessment is positive, a report outlining the conditions of the job being offered by the employer, the names of the employees, and also the expiry date of the LMIA will be listed in the document issued by ESDC.
In order to receive a positive LMIA, the Canadian government employee reviewing an application will determine that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour market. Among other factors, it must be clear that no qualified Canadians were passed up in favour of the foreign worker, and that the foreign worker will be given a salary and benefits that meet federal and provincial standards.
CanEmp Canada provides comprehensive services that includes finding a right employer and handle the processing of the work permit and visas for the workers abroad directly or through its highly qualified associates in the industry.
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