ESDC published updated processing times for LMIA applications

On June 10, 2025, 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, the current average LMIA processing times have decreased for all streams except the Permanent Residence Stream and the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.

• Global Talent Stream - 7 business days (-1 day)

• Agricultural stream – 14 business days (-1 day)

• Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - 8 business days 

• Permanent Residence Stream - 235 business days (+21 days)

• High-wage Stream - 50 business days (-11 days)

• Low-wage Stream - 50 business days (-11 days)
  

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