Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
A complete, well-documented LMIA file from the first submission.
What the service includes
The LMIA is the document through which an employer shows that a foreign worker is needed to fill a position. We prepare the employer’s file with .
- Checking the eligibility of the employer and the position
- Job description, classification and wage offered
- Advertising plan and proof of recruitment
- Gathering the business’s documents
- Preparing forms and supporting documents
- Following the file through to the decision
Good to knowIn Quebec, the LMIA application is submitted to both Service Canada and the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration. The worker must also generally obtain a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) before applying for a work permit.
Who this service is for
Quebec employers
You want to hire a temporary foreign worker for a specific position.
Employers renewing
You need to submit a new application to keep an employee in the position.
Employers whose application was refused
You want to understand the refusal before applying again.
How it works
Eligibility
We review the position, the wage and the business’s situation.
Recruitment
We plan the advertising and keep the required proof.
File
The file is assembled, reviewed and submitted with the authorized representative.
Follow-up
We answer information requests with you.
Frequently asked questions
Who submits the LMIA application?
The employer. The employer may be represented by a third party; a paid representative must be authorized by law, for example a lawyer, a Quebec notary or a regulated immigration consultant.
Does every position require an LMIA?
No. Some work permits are exempt. We check with the authorized representative which route applies to your situation.
What happens after a positive decision?
The worker can apply for a work permit. We help you prepare for their arrival.
Let’s talk about your business
A first meeting to review your accounting and your human resources needs.
- Phone
- 263 866-0018
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