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Posted on September 11 2024

Can I get a job in Canada without an LMIA?

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By  Editor
Updated November 08 2024

Can I get a job in Canada without an LMIA?

Yes, Canada offers various job roles that do not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). You can apply for LMIA-exempt job roles available in the Canadian job market. There are different categories of jobs that are exempted from the LMIA requirement in Canada which include job roles under public policies, international agreements, benefit categories, under Canadian interests or for individuals with no other means of support.
 

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List of LMIA-exempt jobs in Canada

Jobs that do not require an LMIA for foreign workers can be categorized mainly under the following kinds:

  • Job roles that are part of an international trade accord like NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
  • Job roles that are a part of a public policy or an agreement between the federal government of Canada and Canadian provincial or territorial governments.
  • Job roles that are under Canadian interest

The table below lists the job roles that are a part of an international trade accord:
 

NOC Code

Job Role

60020

Trader

11101

investor

00012

Executive or senior managers

depends on the industry

Professionals

 

The table below lists the job roles that are a part of public policy:
 

NOC Code

Job Roles

41400

Academic Researchers

41200

University or College lecturers

85100

General farm laborers

51120

Performing Artists

22221

Technical Workers

 

The table below lists the job roles that are under Canadian interests:
 

 NOC Code

Job Roles

41200

Academic Researchers

51120

Film producers and directors

52510

Athletes

53200

Painters

31100

Specialised physicians

 

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Special considerations for LMIA exemption

You might be exempted from an LMIA requirement if you fall under any of the given categories:
 

  • You are involved in a profession or service significantly beneficial to the Canadian job market.
     

The following job roles do not require an LMIA under this category:
 

NOC Code

Job Roles

64311

Airline Personnel

72106

Rail grinder operators, rail welders, or other specialised track maintenance workers

31102

Foreign physicians coming to work in Quebec

64332

Fishing Guides

44100

Live-in caregivers

50012

Foreign camp owners or directors and outfitters

53200

Foreign freelance race jockeys

Depends on the industry

Interns with International organizations

Depends on the industry

Experts on a mission, working for the UN

 

  • You have no other means of support
     

The following job roles do not require an LMIA under this category:
 

NOC Code

Job Roles

85101

Farm workers

95109

General Labourers

62021

Housekeepers

95107

Plant Workers

44101

Live-in Caregivers

 

  • You have certain humanitarian reasons
     

 The following job roles do not require an LMIA under this category:
 

NOC Code

Job Roles

64100

Retail Assistants

65200

Waiters

85121

Groundskeeper

95109

General Labourers

 

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