Before you apply

Before you apply for your work permit, your employer must get a positive labour market impact assessment (LMIA). An LMIA is a document from Service Canada that allows an employer to hire a foreign worker through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

Once your employer has the positive LMIA, they must give you

• a copy of the positive LMIA
• your job offer letter or contract

You’ll need that information when you fill out your application for your work permit.