What Jobs Are Eligible For Simplified Lmia Processing In Quebec

Annually, the Ministry of Immigration in Quebec publishes an updated list of occupations eligible for simplified processing as it relates to using a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

This occurs because Quebec operates somewhat separately from the rest of the country with respect to immigration, governing its own rules, structure and programs for foreign nationals looking to make a home in Canada's only majority French-language province. An LMIA is a document that proves the hiring of a temporary foreign worker will not have a negative impact on the Canadian labour market. In other words, certain employers looking to hire temporary foreign workers must request this document from the government and ensure that the intended hire will have either a positive or neutral national job market impact before giving the job to a temporary worker.

All employers looking to use simplified LMIA processing to hire temporary foreign workers must adhere to the following three conditions:

• 1. Offer a competitive working environment
• 2. Comply with laws and regulations
• 3. Provide health insurance