LMIA-Based Work Permit
Bring your skills to the Canadian workforce with a job-specific work permit backed by a legitimate job offer.
Start Your Career in Canada—With a Valid Job Offer
Whether you're an employer looking to hire a foreign worker or a skilled applicant with a Canadian job offer, we help you secure the right work permit through Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or employer-specific programs. At Velox Immigration, we ensure your application is strong, compliant, and set up for success.
Who This Is For
This service is for:
- Foreign nationals with a Canadian job offer who need a closed/employer-specific work permit
- Canadian employers looking to hire foreign workers through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
- LMIA-exempt job offers under International Mobility Programs (IMP) (e.g., intra-company transfers, trade agreements)
What We Offer
Velox Immigration provides full-service support for both applicants and employers navigating LMIA or employer-specific work permit processes.
LMIA-Based Work Permits
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that Canadian employers must obtain to demonstrate that no Canadian worker is available to fill a specific position. We assist employers with drafting job advertisements, filing LMIA applications with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), and preparing for employer compliance reviews.
Once the LMIA is approved, we help the foreign worker submit a complete work permit application.
LMIA-Exempt Employer-Specific Work Permits
Some employer-specific work permits do not require an LMIA under the International Mobility Program (IMP). These include:
- Intra-company transferees
- Workers covered by trade agreements (e.g., CUSMA)
- Certain charitable or religious work permits
- French-speaking skilled workers outside Quebec
We evaluate whether your offer qualifies for LMIA exemption and guide you through the Employer Portal and compliance obligations.
What You Need to Apply
To apply for an LMIA-based or employer-specific work permit, the applicant will generally need:
- A valid job offer supported by either an LMIA or an LMIA-exempt offer of employment
- A contract or employment letter outlining wages, duties, and conditions
- A valid passport
- Employer compliance fee payment (for LMIA-exempt cases)
- Proof of qualifications (education, licenses, work experience)
- Any police certificates, biometrics, or medical exams if required
For employers, the LMIA process requires:
- Drafting a compliant job description
- Advertising on required platforms (minimum 4 weeks)
- Demonstrating efforts to hire Canadians
- Filing the correct LMIA stream (high-wage, low-wage, etc.)
How We Work
We work with both employers and workers to ensure complete and compliant submissions:
Initial Strategy Session
We assess whether an LMIA is needed or if an LMIA-exempt route is available.
Employer Support (if required)
We help employers with job advertising, LMIA paperwork, wage verification, and compliance preparation.
Offer of Employment & Employer Portal
For LMIA-exempt streams, we manage the Employer Portal submission and ensure fee compliance.
Work Permit Application Filing
We prepare and submit the complete work permit application, supporting documents, and respond to IRCC requests.
Follow-Up & Support Until Decision
We track your file, assist with biometrics, and provide guidance until a decision is received.
Common Scenarios We Handle
A Canadian employer struggling to navigate the LMIA process for hiring a chef, Nurse, Teacher, or caregiver
A professional transferring to a Canadian branch of their company (intra-company transfer)
A skilled worker from India with a valid job offer and no idea how to begin the permit process
A business owner needing to prove recruitment efforts to get an LMIA approved
Frequently Asked Questions
An open work permit lets you work for any employer; an employer-specific permit restricts you to one employer and position.
No. Some are LMIA-exempt under the International Mobility Program (IMP). We'll assess this for you.
Usually 6 months. You must apply for the work permit before it expires.
Yes, in most cases your spouse may apply for an open work permit and your children may study in Canada.
Not with an employer-specific permit. You'd need a new job offer and, in most cases, a new work permit.
Ready to Start Working in Canada?
Whether you're an employer or a skilled worker, our team can help you navigate every step of the LMIA and work permit process with precision and care.