Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streams

On November 6, 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 time has increased across all streams.

• Global Talent Stream - 10 business days (+2 days)

• Agricultural stream – 16 business days (+3 days)

• Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - 11 business days (+4 days)

• Permanent Residence Stream - 267 business days (+7 days)

• High-wage Stream - 41 business days (+3 days)

• Low-wage Stream - 44 business days (+3 days)

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