Is It A Good Time To Apply For An LMIA? | Episode 63

Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses as a Canadian employer or a business owner how to determine when is a good time to hire a foreign worker and how to apply for an LMIA.

Canada's LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) is a process used by the Canadian government to assess the potential impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labour market. The LMIA is required for employers who want to hire foreign workers through certain work permit programs. The LMIA process aims to ensure that the hiring of foreign workers does not negatively impact Canadian workers and the domestic labour market. It helps address labour shortages in specific industries or occupations where there is a genuine need for foreign talent.

In this podcast, Evelyn discusses the following LMIA considerations for employers applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

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• the importance of prioritizing Canadian and permanent resident hires but the need for foreign workers in certain situations
• the requirements for an LMIA application including extensive advertising and proper documentation
• the processing timeline and options for work permit issuance
• how employers can evaluate their recruitment efforts before pursuing an LMIA
• how Ackah Business Immigration Law can assist Canadian employers in the LMIA process

About Evelyn Ackah

Evelyn Ackah is the Founder and Managing Lawyer at Ackah Business Immigration Law. We work with individuals and business owners from all over the world who want to cross borders seamlessly. For more information on immigration to Canada or the United States, Ask Evelyn Ackah at Ackah Business Immigration Law today at (403) 452‑9515 or email Evelyn directly at contact@ackahlaw.com.

The Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast by Calgary Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah was named #1 Best Canada Immigration Podcast in 2022 by Feedspot.

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