July 9, 2025

Retain Specialized Talent through LMIA

Posted by Durr-e Adan - Bellissimo Law Group PC

An employer approached us to explore options for retaining a valued worker with a rare skill in specialized spray-painting, a talent difficult to find in the Canadian labour market. After a thorough consultation with our lawyer, we recommended applying for a high-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to support the worker’s continued employment.

Given the technical nature of the LMIA requirements, our legal team provided step-by-step guidance on job advertisement posting, recruitment efforts, and interview documentation. We worked closely with the employer to compile a complete and well-supported application. including a detailed legal submission addressing the labour market need and program compliance.

The LMIA was approved in less than two months. We are pleased to have helped our client retain critical talent and address a specialized labour shortage in their business.