Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA) 2026
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA) is a Canadian route where an employer obtains a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to prove no local worker is available, enabling a sponsored work permit. GoBroad tracks Canada visa policy changes to this route in real time and lists visa-sponsored jobs from employers who hire international and Indian professionals, so you can act the moment something changes.
Sponsorship
Employer LMIA required
Leads to
Work permit; can support PR
Processing
Varies by stream
Who the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA) is for
Countries offering the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA)?
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA) is a Canadian route where an employer obtains a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to prove no local worker is available, enabling a sponsored work permit. A positive LMIA can add points toward Express Entry and strengthen a permanent-residence application.
Does the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA) lead to visa-sponsored jobs?
GoBroad lists only visa-sponsored roles and tracks Canada updates for this route, so you can find employers hiring under it and check take-home salary in INR before applying.
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