SUMMARY — LMIA Process Abuse and Fraud

Understanding LMIA Process Abuse and Fraud in the Canadian Civic Context

The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process is a cornerstone of Canada’s immigration system, designed to ensure that hiring foreign workers does not harm the Canadian labor market.

What is an LMIA?

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that a Canadian employer may need before hiring a foreign worker. The LMIA process is designed to verify that:

• There is a genuine need for a foreign worker
• No Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available to fill the position
• Hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact the Canadian labour market

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) issues LMIAs after reviewing employer applications.