ESDC published updated processing times for LMIA streams

On August 7, 2026, 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 average LMIA processing time has increased for all streams except the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and the Permanent Residence Stream.

• Global Talent Stream - 10 business days (+1 day)

• Agricultural stream – 23 business days (+1 day)

• Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - 8 business days (-1 day)

• Permanent Residence Stream - 86 business days (-13 days)

• High-wage Stream - 88 business days (+9 days)

• Low-wage Stream - 73 business days (+2 days)

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