Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Professional LMIA Services by HCFL Immigration – Calgary
The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is an official approval issued by Employment and Social
Development Canada (ESDC). It allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when qualified
Canadians or permanent residents are not available for the position. At HCFL Immigration, LMIA
applications are handled under the professional guidance of Sukhbans Jakhu, RCIC Licensed Immigration
Consultant in Calgary.

What Is an LMIA?

• Government approval to hire a foreign worker in Canada
• Confirms no Canadian or Permanent Resident is available for the job
• Required for most employer-specific work permits
• Supports Work Permit and Permanent Residence (PR) applications
• Issued only after strict review by ESDC

Who Needs an LMIA?Employers Need an LMIA If:

• Hiring a foreign worker for a non-LMIA-exempt job
• Position is not covered by trade agreements
• Job is not an intra-company transfer
• Hiring for high-wage or low-wage positions
• Supporting a worker for PR or Express Entry
Foreign Workers Benefit From an LMIA If:
• Applying for an employer-specific work permit

• Want to increase CRS score under Express Entry
• Need a valid job offer to support Permanent Residence
• Have low CRS scores without Canadian experience
Key LMIA Requirements
• NOC / TEER Level: Skilled occupations under TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3
• Full-Time Employment: Minimum 30 hours per week
• Non-Seasonal Position: Ongoing and stable employment
• Minimum Job Duration: Offer valid for at least 1 year
• Recruitment Efforts: Proof of attempts to hire Canadians or PRs
• Wage Compliance: Meets prevailing wage standards
• Employer Eligibility: Legitimate and active Canadian business

LMIA and Express Entry (CRS Advantage)

A positive LMIA-backed job offer can add 50 to 200 CRS points, significantly increasing the chances of
receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). LMIA-supported offers may be used under the Federal Skilled Worker
Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class.
How HCFL Immigration Can Help
For Employers:

• LMIA eligibility assessment
• Job description and NOC alignment
• Recruitment and advertising compliance
• Complete LMIA application preparation and submission
• Employer compliance and post-approval support
For Foreign Workers:
• LMIA-based work permit applications
• Express Entry CRS score optimization
• PR pathway planning using LMIA job offers
• Refusal prevention through accurate documentation
Why Choose HCFL Immigration?
• RCIC-Licensed and fully compliant services
• Trusted immigration consultant in Calgary
• Experience with employers and foreign workers
• Transparent process with clear guidance

• Applications prepared as per current IRCC and ESDC policies
Start with Confidence. Whether you are an employer hiring foreign talent or a foreign worker planning your
future in Canada, HCFL Immigration provides professional, reliable, and compliant LMIA solutions.