✦ Client Advisory: Understanding the LMIA Process By: Norilyn Nov 27,2025 We want to provide you with an honest update on the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. While our applications are prepared with care, compliance, and strong supporting evidence, it is important to understand how decisions are made. LMIA process has become less about the strength of the application on paper and more about the discretion of the officer reviewing it. • Policy tightening: In recent years, Service

The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exists to protect Canadian jobs and wages. It ensures that employers only hire foreign nationals when no qualified Canadians or permanent residents are available. For a foreign national, a positive LMIA is often essential to obtain a work permit and can even strengthen their chances for permanent residency 🌍 Why LMIA Exists • Protect Canadian Workforce: The LMIA is issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to confirm that hiring a forei