A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that certain employers in Canada might need to secure before they can employ a foreign worker.


A positive LMIA indicates that there is a requirement for a foreign worker to fill a specific role because no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available for the job. This positive LMIA is also sometimes referred to as a confirmation letter.


If an LMIA is required, the employer must submit an application to obtain it.


Once the employer has obtained the LMIA, the foreign worker can proceed to apply for a work permit.


To apply for a work permit, the worker will need:

• A job offer letter

• A contract

• A copy of the LMIA

• The LMIA number