On April 5, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times remained the same for the Global Talent Stream.
- Global Talent Stream – 7 business days
- Agricultural stream – 13 business days (+1 day)
- Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program – 7 business days (+1 day)
- Permanent residence Stream – 79 business days (+6 days)
- High-wage Stream – 51 business days (-3 days)
- Low-wage Stream – 55 business days (+1 day)
The revised processing times for LMIA applications reflect ESDC’s concerted effort to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency in labor market assessments. Employers can anticipate fewer timelines for obtaining LMIA approvals, allowing for easier recruitment of foreign talent to address skill shortages in various sectors. The latest LMIA processing time updates from ESDC indicate a positive shift toward greater efficiency and transparency in Canada’s immigration framework.
Overview of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Process
An essential component of Canada’s immigration framework is the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process, which determines the potential impacts of hiring foreign workers on the country’s labor market. Employers who want to hire foreign workers usually go through the LMIA process to prove that hiring outside of Canada is necessary.
When will the LMIA application processing time start?
LMIA application processing begins once you submit a complete LMIA application.
An application is considered complete when:
- All required documents are provided for the stream to which you are applying
- The employer has signed all necessary documents
- You have paid the processing fee (if applicable)
- Incomplete applications will not be processed, and you will not be charged a processing fee
Your application processing time ends when you receive a decision letter from Service Canada. You will receive a positive or negative decision on your LMIA.
If you want to know more details about “Labour Market Impact Assessment application processing times” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates.
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