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ESDC announced new LMIA processing times

On August 16, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, this update provides a view of the current average LMIA processing times. It is important to note that the processing times have increased for all streams except the Permanent Residence stream.
  • Global Talent Stream – 8 business days (+1 day)
  • Agricultural stream – 19 business days (+6 days)
  • Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program – 7 business days (+2 days)
  • Permanent Residence Stream – 85 business days (-1 day)
  • High-wage Stream – 52 business days (+1 day)
  •  Low-wage Stream – 57 business days (+3 days)
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