The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) plays a key role in Canadian immigration, ensuring foreign workers are hired only when no qualified Canadians are available. On August 5, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released updated processing times for different LMIA streams. These updates are vital for employers and foreign workers planning to work...
If you’re an employer hoping to bring in global talent, understanding the current LMIA processing times is more important than ever. Updated in June 2025, the timelines vary drastically depending on the stream you apply under, with wait times ranging from just 8 business days to over 240 days. Failing to account for these timelines...
If you’re an employer in Canada planning to hire foreign workers, Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) timelines can either speed up or delay your hiring strategy. As of May 2025, Service Canada has updated its LMIA processing times, and the numbers reveal both fast lanes and serious bottlenecks. In this blog, we’ll break down the...
Hiring foreign workers in Canada involves a critical step applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This document allows employers to hire temporary foreign workers when no Canadian citizens or permanent residents are available for the job. On May 14, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated LMIA processing times across all major...
If you’re an employer looking to hire foreign talent or a skilled worker aiming to start a job in Canada, staying up to date with LMIA processing times is crucial. With recent changes announced by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), both employers and workers need to adjust their expectations—and their timelines. Let’s break down...
Starting April 4, 2025, low-wage LMIA processing has been temporarily paused in 24 major Canadian cities due to rising unemployment rates. This decision, set to last until July 10, 2025, affects some of the most populated regions in Canada—including Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. For employers and temporary foreign workers relying on the TFWP, this announcement...
Canada has announced updated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times, affecting various employment streams. On February 6, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released new average processing times, showing increases across most streams except for the Global Talent Stream, which experienced a faster turnaround. Employers and foreign workers should take note of these...
On December 11, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times across various streams. This adjustment reflects the average time it takes to process applications as of November 2024, helping employers and foreign workers better plan for their employment needs in Canada. The updated processing times show...
Canada continues to refine its immigration system to maintain its position as a global leader in welcoming newcomers. The latest potential update under consideration by Immigration Minister Marc Miller involves removing bonus points for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the Express Entry system. This move reflects Canada’s dedication to fairness, efficiency, and integrity in...
