LMIA Owner Operator Business Plan

When hiring foreign workers, companies are often required to obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which confirms that the foreign worker is needed and that reasonable efforts were made to hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident first. LMIAs are reviewed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

The Owner-Operator LMIA is a variation of this process. It is intended for foreign nationals who wish to acquire a controlling interest in a business and actively manage its daily operations. These candidates may be eligible to receive a positive LMIA without the need for advertising the position—provided they can demonstrate, through a business plan, that their involvement will have a neutral or positive impact on the business and the Canadian labour market.

The LMIA Owner-Operator business plan is one of the most critical components of the application. It must clearly demonstrate that the proposed business will positively impact the Canadian economy and that the applicant is well-equipped to manage it successfully.

At Joorney, we are passionate about business immigration and have supported hundreds of successful immigration cases. We understand what ESDC is looking for and which elements carry the most weight. This insight enables our expert team of business plan writers to craft compelling, persuasive, and well-structured business plans that bring you one step closer to securing your work permit.