ESDC Reports Changes in LMIA Application Processing Times
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Updated Oct 14
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What happened
Employment and Social Development Canada released new figures detailing LMIA application processing times. The average wait for high-wage applications reached 98 business days in September, up from 90 in August. The permanent resident stream wait fell to 79 business days from 156, while the low-wage stream held at 82 business days.
From hrreporter.com
Why it matters
These processing times represent the average number of business days Service Canada requires to assess an application. The duration of the wait impacts employers planning to hire high-wage temporary foreign workers.
From hrreporter.com
Who's involved
- Employment and Social Development CanadaProvides statistics on LMIA application processing times.
- Service CanadaAssesses LMIA applications for the government.
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The entities involved
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Employment and Social Development Canada
Canadian federal government department
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