An LMIA is needed when hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada—however, there are 6 specialized applications that employers can avail, depending on the circumstances around the foreign worker’s hiring.

As part of hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) in Canada—under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—companies must submit a request for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). This document is needed to hire a foreign worker and determine the impact of their hiring on the Canadian labour market; however, there are special applications for particular contexts in which employers want to hire a skilled foreign worker.