WHY HIRE A TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER?
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Difficulty in attracting domestic workers for entry-level positions for all industries
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Lack of skilled candidates in Canada
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There is a high turnover rate for domestic entry-level workers, making it time-consuming and costly for the employers
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It is difficult to grow and expand the business when there is not enough workers
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Temporary Foreign Workers are reliable and hardworking and are less likely to leave the job
WHAT IS AN LMIA?
Before hiring a foreign worker to work at their business, most Canadian employers need to get a document called the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada.
A positive LMIA (sometimes called a confirmation letter) will show that there is a need for a temporary foreign worker to fill the position and that no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job. The positive LMIA letter give Canadian employers permission to hire a temporary worker.
WHO NEEDS A LABOUR MARKET IMPACT ASSESSMENT (LMIA)?
Most employers need an LMIA before they can hire a temporary foreign worker. However, there are certain situations where an LMIA is not required.
LMIA exemption codes can be found on the Government of Canada website: Here's the link.
LMIA PROCESS
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