LMIA Portal

The LMIA Online Portal is a centralized platform for applicants, employers, and representatives to efficiently manage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). It allows users to submit applications, track progress, and stay updated to the LMIA process. Keeping up with responsibilities and current requirements is crucial when hiring temporary foreign workers in Canada.

Key Points:

1. Submit and Track LMIA Applications:

• Employers and representatives can submit LMIA applications online and monitor their progress in real time.

2. Job Bank Wage Updates:

• Job Bank wages are updated annually in the fall. The most recent update takes place on December 3, 2024, ensuring compliance with current wage standards.

3. Canada Post Service Delivery Updates:

• Be aware of service delivery delays impacting LMIA processing. Consult the list of impacted programs for updated timelines.

4. Recent Measures for LMIA Applications:

• Wage Threshold Increase and Changes in Attestations: Employers must ensure compliance with the updated wage thresholds.
• New Measures for Low-Wage Positions: Understand additional requirements for hiring under the low-wage stream.
• Temporary Refusal for Certain Applications in Montréal: Low-wage LMIA applications in Montréal are currently not being processed.

Need ESDC Assistance? For guidance, visit the ESDC Employer Contact Centre.

You need a Job Bank for employers account to use LMIA Online.

As an employer hiring temporary foreign workers in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Nova Scotia, your first step is to secure an Employer Registration Certificate (or valid proof of exemption) from the appropriate province. This mandatory documentation lays the groundwork for a compliant LMIA application.