Quick answer: a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is the document many employers in Canada need to hire a temporary foreign worker. The employer applies to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) through the LMIA Online portal, which requires a Job Bank account. At Linda Salas & Associates, we help you assess your case and prepare the process.
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Is this service for you?
- You are an employer in Canada.
- You need to hire or renew foreign workers.
- You want ongoing professional support.
What does the business immigration assessment include?
- Whether your company qualifies today to hire foreign workers.
- Whether the position is still eligible under the current rules.
- What refusal risks exist due to recent program changes.
Types of LMIA applications
According to ESDC, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program has several streams, including high- and low-wage positions, primary agriculture, applications to support permanent residency, the Global Talent Stream and caregiver positions. We help you identify which one fits your case.
Employer obligations
Employers who hire foreign workers must comply with the program’s obligations. We guide your company so it understands and meets them.
How we help
- Case assessment: we review your company, the position and your history with the program.
- Strategy: we tell you which LMIA type fits and the recruitment steps.
- Documents: you get a checklist of company and position documents, and we review them.
- Preparation and submission: we prepare forms, letters and document packages, and submit your application.
- Follow-up: we support you until a decision is made and keep you informed.
Why choose Linda Salas & Associates?
- Led by Linda Salas, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC R510397). You can verify her registration with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.
- More than 18 years of experience in Canadian immigration.
- Service in English and Spanish.
- Rated 4.7 across more than 280 Google reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Who applies for the LMIA, the employer or the worker?
The employer applies. Once approved, the worker can use it to apply for a work permit.
Do all jobs require an LMIA?
No. Some work permits are LMIA-exempt. We review the case to confirm what applies.
Do you also help the worker?
Yes. We can support the worker with their work permit application.
Do you guarantee approval?
No. No one can guarantee an approval: the decision belongs to the Canadian authorities. Our job is to prepare your application as completely and strongly as possible.
Need to hire or renew foreign workers?
Book an assessment for your company.
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Official sources: ESDC – Hire a temporary foreign worker in Canada. Last reviewed: November 2026. This page is for information only and does not replace individual advice.