LMIA#3
LMIA#3
LMIA#3
Canada
LABOUR MARKET OFFICE CANADA (LMIA) CONFIRMATION FOR # 3279
QA Lead
Sumo Digital Ltd.
Vancouver, BC. 3P4, Canada.
This is to inform you that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has determined that your
application for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) received on 2023-01-24 meets the
requirement of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
This positive opinion is based on the information and supporting documentation you provided in the context
of your application. It is subject notably to your compliance with legal requirement related to the
employment of the foreign worker. These requirements include, but are not limited to all workers in Canada
being.
Protected by relevant labour and employment laws entitled to work in a safe workplace where their health is
protected and able to file a complaint with the federal, provincial or territorial department responsible for
employment standards, if they are not being provided with the proper wages and working conditions.
The foreign worker requires a copy of this LMIA and Annex A to apply to Citizenship and Immigration
Canada (CIC) for their Express Entry or work permit and must apply prior to the LMIA expiry date stated in
the annexes, CIC will also need the foreign worker to submit a copy of employment contract (if applicable to
the program stream), signed by the employer and the foreign worker, prior to issuing a work permit. An
LMIA does not authorize the foreign worker(s) to enter, remain or work in Canada, it is only on of CIC’s
requirement to determine whether or not to issue work permit.
Please not that if a work permit is issued to a foreign worker on the basis of this opinion, you are required to
comply with the condition set out in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) and
outlined in this LMIA letter and annexes. In accordance with the provisions of the IRPR, unless justified can
result in your name being added to an ineligibility list and your inability to access the (TFWP) for two years.
Accommodation: Yes
Provided by employer: Yes
Assistance provided: Yes
Rent: Paid
Type: N/A
Annex Footnote: As this position falls under the stream for Temporary Foreign Worker Program
occupations (NOC C and D)
The Employer is responsible for the payment of return airfare and recruitment costs, ensuring Availability of
affordable accommodation, providing medical insurance, register in employees with WCB and demonstrating
continued efforts to recruit and train Canadian workers. The Employer shall not recoup from the employee, through
payroll deductions or any other means. Any of the above costs, these include but are not limited to any amounts
payable to a Third-Party recruiter.
As of the date of this letter one position have been filled. To receive a confirmation for the remaining positions, the
foreign worker information must be submitted to Service Canada prior to the option expiry date.
Attestations Signed
I have signed and enclosed a copy of the employment contract for the job offer indicated in the Attached LMIA
application. The employment contract meets all the program requirements of the stream for Lower Sill Occupation
(NOC C and D).
The terms and conditions of the contract including the wages, working conditions job duties and any benefits are (or
will be Adjusted to be) the same as those described in the Positive Labour Market Impact Assessment letter and annex.
I will forward a copy of the contract signed by me together with the positive Labour Market Impact Assessment Letter
and annex to the foreign worker. I will ensure that foreign worker has signed the contract once he/she arrives.
I will provide a copy of the jointly-signed contract to the foreign worker. I will also retain a copy of this
signed contract which Service Canada may request during an employer compliance review in accordance
with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulation. I will pay for all the recruitment and costs related
to the hiring of the foreign worker and will not recoup directly or indirectly any of these costs from the
worker. I will pay full transportation costs for the foreign worker to travel from his/her country of residence
to the location of work in Canada. I will pay full Transportation costs from his/her residence in Canada to the
location of work in Canada and for the return to the country of residence. I will not recoup directly least
equivalent to provincial/territorial health care coverage, until he/she is eligible for provincial/territorial
health care insurance coverage (where applicable). I agree to review and adjust when applicable, the foreign
worker’s wages after 12 months of employments to ensure his/her continues to receive the prevailing wage
rate of the occupation and region where his/her is employed.
I will immediately inform Service Canada of any subsequent changes related to the foreign worker’s terms
and condition of employment as described in the positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) letter
and annex, and the employment contract. I am in good standing with the applicable Provincial/Territorial
worker’s compensation/workplace safety insurance plans where available or purchase a personal for free
on-the-job injury or illness insurance that provides the foreign worker with protection equivalent to the one
offered by the applicable provincial/territorial laws. I am complaint with and agree to continue to abide by,
the relevant Federal/Provincial/Territorial Laws that regulate employment in the occupation specified and if
applicable the terms and conditions of any collective agreement in place. I recognize that any terms and
conditions of the attached offer of employment considered null and void if they are less favourable to the
foreign worker than the standard stipulated in the relevant Labour Standard Act. I am compliant with and
agree to continue to abide by, the relevant Federal/Provincial/Territorial legislation related to the foreign
worker’s recruitment Applicable in the jurisdiction where the job is located. His/her declare that all
recruitment done or that will be done on my behalf by a third party was or will be done in compliance with
Federal/Provincial/Territorial Laws governing recruitment. I am aware that I will be held responsible for the
actions of any person recruiting foreign workers on my behalf. I am actively engaged in an operating and
functioning business located in Canada or that will be undertaking work located in Canada and will be
producing a good or service related to the job offer made to the foreign national(s) in this application. I have
a reasonable need to fill a vacant or new position and I am offering the foreign worker(s) the position(s), job
descriptions and duties that are related directly to my main business activities. I can demonstrate that my
business is able to fulfil the terms and conditions related to the employment of foreign worker(s) the subject
of this application for the duration of employment indicated in this application. The job offered is for full
time employment (a minimum of 30 hours per week) is consistent with the job description provided with
this application and wage requirements set by ESDC on its website. I can provide documentation that
clearly demonstrates that the wages being paid to a foreign worker in the same occupation and in the same
location meets the requirement set by ESDC. I am aware of the minimum employment standards set out by
the applicable employment standards legislation for the occupation and location where the position is
located and I will provide the foreign worker(s) with working conditions that meets or exceed those
standards. I am aware of and I have complied with the published recruitment and advertising requirement
set by ESDC. I can provide the proof of the recruitment Efforts made if requested by Service Canada.
There is no ongoing or pending labour dispute at my business and I will inform Services Canada in the case
that on should develop. The third-party representative associated with this application is paid and is a
member in a good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulation Council (ICCRC).
In addition, any documents that relate to your compliance with the above-mentioned conditions must be
retained for a period of six years from the first day of the period of employment for which the work permit is
issued. ESDC may require production of these documents to verify compliance with these conditions. You
should contact the appropriate Service Canada Centre, and each affected foreign worker, if you decide to
cancel your offer of employment prior to the entry of the foreign worker to Canada, or if you no longer
require hiring a foreign worker, permit, it does not authorize the foreign worker(s) to enter remain or work in
Canada. That decision is the responsibility of CIC.
Please note as well that this opinion may be revoked at any time before the issuance of the work permit to the
foreign national if:
Also note that, in addition to providing CIC with a copy of this opinion. CIC expects the foreign national
submit a copy of the employment contract signed by the employer and the foreign national prior to
consistent with the information regarding the offer of employment set out in the Annex.
Please keep a copy of these documents for your records and forward a copy to the prospective foreign
worker(s). As well kindly advise this Service Canada Centre and each foreign national if you no longer
require his/her services as a worker or if you need to cancel you job offer prior to the entry of the worker to
Canada.
In order to work legally in Canada most foreign nationals must apply for and receive a work permit from
CIC. To obtain information on who require work permit, and to download a work permit application kit,
please visit http://cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp. In Canada you may contact the CIC call centre at
1-888-242-2100 for more information.
Sincerely,
S. Zuk
Program Officer
(438) 807 ****
ANNEX B
Do not forward this annex to the foreign worker(s). Annex B is intended for the employer’s records only and
is not required for the purpose of applying for a work permit. The foreign worker only requires the LMIA
confirmation letter identifying the system file number 3279.
*Please take note that the temporary foreign worker must apply to CIC for a work permit to this date.
Job Information
Number of Positions: 01
Expected Start Date: N/A
Hamed Mansouri
Mansouri Immigration Firm
West Georgia Street, Vancouver
British Columbia V6G 2Z6
Canada.
ANNEX A
***Please take note that the Foreign Worker must apply to CIC for work permit prior to this date.
Employer Information
Employer ID#: 993654**
Employer Business Name: Sumo Digital
Employer Legal Name: Sumo Digital
Business City: Vancouver, BC. 3P4, Canada.
***Please take note of this number for future reference as this will help in the processing of any future
foreign worker request.
Employer Contact(s)
Contact Name: Carl Cavers
Job Title: CEO
Email: info@sumo-digital.com
**Please take note of this number for future reference as this will help in the processing of any future
Foreign Worker requests.