Connecting talent across Canada's growing industries
Hotels, restaurants, tourism
Nurses, caregivers, support staff
Software, IT, engineering
Farm workers, seasonal positions
An LMIA is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that confirms:
A positive LMIA lets the foreign worker apply for a Canadian work permit.
Our comprehensive 6-step approach to LMIA success
We review the job offer, employer profile, and program requirements to confirm LMIA needs.
We organize documents to establish legitimacy, wage accuracy, and conditions.
We identify high-wage, low-wage, or agricultural streams per ESDC guidance.
We file via LMIA Online or designated ESDC email and track progress.
We help meet advertising and recruitment obligations.
We handle officer requests and prep for potential inspections.
Current service standards (update in CMS as needed)
| Stream | Processing Time | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Global Talent Stream | 8 business days | High |
| Agricultural Stream | 15 business days | Medium |
| SAWP | 8 business days | High |
| High-Wage Stream | 61 business days | Standard |
| Low-Wage Stream | 61 business days | Standard |
• Global Talent & SAWP receive priority processing—results in just over a week.
• High/Low-Wage streams average about 3 months.
• Agricultural LMIAs are processed in ~3 weeks.
• Start early—planning ahead avoids timeline crunches.
Typical government fees; professional fees vary by case.
$1,000 CAD
Employer-paid