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LMIA

Canada's Employer Immigration Specialists

From LMIA to work permits - one team for the whole program

From LMIA applications to ESDC compliance and international recruitment - our HGT division manages your entire foreign worker program. 2,000+ LMIAs filed across all streams.

OUR EMPLOYER SERVICES

Everything Your Business Needs to Hire Foreign Workers

End-to-end management from job posting to work permit - We handle every step.

Most Common

LMIA Employer Services

Full LMIA support for all wage levels - high-wage, low-wage, agricultural, caregiver, and seasonal streams.

  • High-Wage & Low-Wage LMIA
  • Agricultural Stream
  • Caregiver LMIA
  • Job Bank advertising compliance
  • ESDC submission & follow-up
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Fast Track

Global Talent Stream

Expedited processing for tech and innovation roles - typically 2 weeks.

  • Category A (in-demand roles)
  • Category B (unique talent)
  • Tech & innovation sectors
  • Intra-company transfers
  • CUSMA work permits
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Stay Protected

Employer Compliance & Audits

Stay audit-ready and avoid ESDC bans, fines, and compliance violations.

  • Compliance assessments
  • ESDC inspection preparation
  • Record-keeping guidance
  • TFW program advisory
  • Violation remediation
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Employer Provincial Streams (PNP)

Employer-driven provincial nomination for permanent residence - retain your best workers.

  • OINP Employer Job Offer
  • Saskatchewan SINP
  • Atlantic Immigration (AIP)
  • RCIP Employer Designation
  • BC & Alberta employer streams
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Foreign Recruitment

Licensed recruitment firm in multiple provinces - international talent sourcing and TFWP-compliant hiring.

  • Multi-province recruitment licence
  • International candidate sourcing
  • Job Bank management
  • Interview & selection support
  • Pre-arrival documentation
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Work Permit Support

After positive LMIA - we guide your workers through permit applications to get them working fast.

  • Employer-specific work permits
  • PGWP guidance
  • Open work permits
  • Work permit extensions
  • Status restoration
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Why 500+ Canadian Employers Choose We

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2,000+ LMIAs Filed

Proven experience across all LMIA streams - high wage, low wage, agricultural, GTS, and caregiver.

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ESDC Expertise

We know what ESDC officers look for and how to build bulletproof applications that avoid refusals.

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Dedicated Case Manager

One point of contact manages your entire file - from first consultation to work permit approval.

Compliance First

We keep you audit-ready and protected from ESDC bans, fines, and compliance violations.

How We Manages Your LMIA

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Free Employer Consultation

We assess your hiring need, recommend the right LMIA stream, and explain the process and timeline.

02

Recruitment & Advertising

We guide Job Bank posting, recruitment documentation, and genuine recruitment efforts per ESDC requirements.

03

Application Preparation

Complete LMIA application package - forms, supporting documents, wage analysis, and business justification.

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ESDC Submission

We submit your application and handle all ESDC correspondence, responding to requests promptly.

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Positive LMIA Received

Once approved, we prepare your worker for the work permit application immediately.

06

Work Permit & Onboarding

Worker permit approved - your hire joins your team. We ensure ongoing compliance.

Industries We Serve

We have filed LMIAs across every major sector. Below are examples of roles employers commonly hire for in each industry.

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Hospitality & Food

Chefs, cooks, food service supervisors, restaurant and hotel managers, front-of-house staff.

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Agriculture

Seasonal farm workers, harvesters, greenhouse workers, livestock and crop farm supervisors.

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Technology

Software developers, data scientists, IT project managers, DevOps and systems analysts (often via GTS).

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Healthcare

Nurses, personal support workers, caregivers, medical lab techs, allied health professionals.

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Construction

Skilled trades, construction managers, heavy equipment operators, welders, electricians.

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Manufacturing

Machine operators, production supervisors, CNC technicians, quality control and warehouse leads.

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Education

Professors, researchers, language instructors, education managers and curriculum specialists.

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Transportation

Truck drivers, logistics coordinators, warehouse supervisors, fleet and dispatch managers.

LMIA REFUSALS

LMIA Refused? We Can Help.

An LMIA refusal doesn't mean the end. We review your refusal, requests ESDC notes, identifies the grounds, and builds a stronger reapplication or reconsideration.

  • Recruitment record review
  • Wage compliance analysis
  • Labour market justification
  • Reapplication strategy
  • Reconsideration requests
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Common LMIA Refusal Reasons

Insufficient recruitment efforts
Wage below median for occupation
Labour market not justified
Incomplete documentation
Business legitimacy concerns
Previous compliance violations

We request ESDC notes to identify exact refusal grounds before building your response.

Employer Immigration FAQ

How long does an LMIA take?

Processing times vary by stream. Global Talent Stream targets 2 weeks. Standard high-wage and low-wage streams typically take 2-4 months. Agricultural streams vary seasonally. We provide current ESDC estimates at consultation.

What is the Global Talent Stream?

GTS is a fast-track LMIA stream for tech and innovation roles. Category A covers in-demand occupations; Category B covers unique and specialized talent. Processing target is approximately 2 weeks.

What are my compliance obligations as an employer?

You must pay the wages offered, provide the working conditions stated in the LMIA, and maintain records for 6 years. ESDC can inspect at any time. Non-compliance can result in bans and fines. We keeps you audit-ready.

Can We handle work permits after a positive LMIA?

Yes - after a positive LMIA, We prepare the worker's work permit application to minimize delays between LMIA approval and their start date.

What is the difference between high-wage and low-wage LMIA?

High-wage LMIA applies when the wage meets or exceeds the provincial median. Low-wage LMIA applies below that threshold and has additional requirements including a transition plan.

How much does an LMIA cost?

ESDC charges $1,000 per position for most LMIA streams (agricultural streams are exempt). We's professional fees are separate and quoted at consultation.

Do you help with ESDC compliance inspections?

Yes. We prepare employers for ESDC compliance assessments, reviews records, and advises on any gaps before or during an inspection.

Can I hire workers from multiple provinces?

Yes - We holds recruitment licences across multiple provinces, allowing us to recruit domestically and internationally on your behalf.

Ready to Hire Global Talent?

Book a consultation with Our team's HGT Division - we'll assess your hiring need and recommend the right stream for your business.

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