LMIA Application Documents Needed

Documents needed for LMIA Application:

• Business license or documentation showing proof of employers’ involvement in the business

• Union consultations done before applying to hire the foreign worker(s)

• Drafted and signed an employment contract

• Documentation of recruitment efforts to hire a Canadians and permanent residents before offering this job to a temporary worker and have proof of required advertisement

• Proof that the work place is safe

• Proof of health insurance coverage for temporary foreign worker paid by employer

• Proof that employer will accommodate foreign worker with affordable housing

• Receipt of payment for round trip by employer

• Need proof that the temporary foreign worker will leave Canada once your work permit expires

• May need to provide proof of education of foreign worker

• Proof that the wage rate meets the minimum requirement set by provincial legislation

• Proof that there is a shortage of Canadian citizens and permanent residents in that job area

• Registration of foreign worker under the appropriate provincial Workers’ Safety and compensation Board

There may be other documents needed. If you are looking at filing a Labour Market Impact Assessment, contact us today! At Akrami & Associates, There is Always a Way!