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Labour Market Impact Assessment Lawyers in Canada

No.1 Immigration Law Firm in Calgary. Services for hiring skilled foreign workers.

Do you want to hire a foreign employee for your company in Alberta? According to Canada's Immigration Act, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) helps with that. At Sinani Law, we can help you process your LMIA Alberta to prove that no Canadian nationals or permanent residents are suitable for the position.

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Trusted by Calgary employers & workers

I've been using this immigration law firm for a few years now and honestly couldn't be happier with their service. They've been handling my LMIA applications year after year and everything has always gone smoothly. They're easy to deal with, super knowledgeable, and always keep me updated throughout the process. As a business owner, that peace of mind is huge. Definitely recommend them if you need help with LMIA or any immigration stuff!

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Julian Kandari
2 months ago

Exceptional service from Dorela and her assistant Era. I first came to Canada through the LMIA process, and they guided me every step of the way with professionalism and deep knowledge. Later, they also handled my wife's Open Work Permit application, which was approved much faster than expected. Their dedication, attention to detail, and constant support made everything smooth and stress-free. Truly one of the most professional and reliable legal teams we've ever worked with. Highly recommended!

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kom safa
7 months ago

Dorela and her team did very hard work and a very good job on my case 'LMIA'. And finally got it for me. Thanks to everyone!

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King
7 months ago

Dorela and the team helped me with my LMIA application this year. Her expertise and patience made the process fairly smooth. She was willing to discuss and give advice for any concerns I had. All costs were stated clearly in the agreement, no surprises. I will definitely consider their service first for any other applications I have in the future. Thank you Dorela for all the hard work.

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David Ibraj
Oct 26, 2023

I have recently moved from Italy with my family. Dorela has been a God send. She made our application for LMIA very easy. She is very knowledgeable and explained the entire process from A to Z. After less than a month our LMIA got approved, all thanks to Dorela and her dedication as a lawyer. Well deserved 5 stars.

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Elisa Elielisa
Nov 30, 2022

Had an excellent experience with Dorela. She answered all of my questions during the consultation for LMIA. She was patient and very professional. I will definitely use her again. Thank you for the hard work.

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Sonel Spahiu
Jul 29, 2023

I don't believe one can get a better service and experience elsewhere. Everything was handled professionally and in a timely manner and everything went smoothly. I'm very happy that I decided to trust Sinani Law with helping to bring a foreign worker — it made the whole thing very easy for me. I highly recommend them.

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Delta Home Remodeling
Jun 27, 2023

Dorela is a professional and an excellent lawyer. She helped me obtain visitor visas for both my parents. We also recently applied for LMIA, and our company received a positive answer within months. Her unique experience makes her advice very valuable. Sinani Law is one of the best immigration law firms in Calgary.

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Mirela V
Sep 30, 2022

I would like to sincerely thank Sinani Law for the fantastic job they did in securing my Canadian work visa. Their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They guided me through every step, answered all my questions clearly, and handled my case with great care.

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Fatjet Milani
3 months ago

Dorela and her team are just amazing. Very professional and helpful — they take care of all the details, so the whole work permit process in Canada was stressless for us. They kept me informed at every step with professionalism and a lot of dedication for our case. Highly recommend Sinani Law for all legal services. Thank you Dorela, now I have my work permit!

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David Baboci
Dec 16, 2024

I was in a time-sensitive situation and needed help with extending my work permit. Dorela handled my case with professionalism, care, and efficiency. She was always clear in her communication and guided me through each step. Thanks to her expertise, my application was submitted properly and on time, and I received my work permit extension without any issues.

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Erina Bardho
12 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with Dorela Sinani and her team on my work permit application, and I was thoroughly impressed. They guided me with precision, demonstrating exceptional knowledge and expertise at every step and kept me informed throughout. Thanks to their unparalleled expertise, my work permit was approved quickly.

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inter continental
Aug 11, 2024

Dorela was super helpful and professional, she managed to get my work permit approved! I will be continuing to work with her.

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Gerardo Villegas
Apr 16, 2023

Having the opportunity to work with Dorela has truly been a blessing. She is incredibly knowledgeable and always patient with all my questions. I recently received the approval for my bridging open work permit, and I owe much of this success to her guidance. Her empathetic nature comforts me, especially during the times I felt down. Thank you so much Dorela.

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Marilis Casanova
Feb 11, 2025

Shout out to Mrs. Dorela Sinani for helping me with the Canadian Permanent Residency application from beginning to end, with a successful result. Dorela is a knowledgeable certified immigration lawyer — kind, patient and detail oriented. I'd recommend her even to people who think they can do their own visas, LMIA, refugee claims, family sponsorships, PR and citizenship applications.

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Juxhin Thanasi
Jun 10, 2024

She did my visa and my PR and I am so happy with her — she did a great job.

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Kim Azemi
8 months ago
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We help Canadian businesses

LMIA services for hiring skilled foreign workers

Simply put, an LMIA confirms that you need a temporary foreign worker for a particular position because there are no Canadians or permanent residents available for that position.

Our Calgary immigration lawyers will handle the application for you so that your chances of obtaining this permit are higher. The approval of this permit can take from 3 to 6 months from the moment the application is submitted until the foreign worker finally starts working for you.

3–6
Months typical processing window
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Application managed end-to-end
Essential Requirement

Canadian employers wishing to hire a foreign worker must generally seek government approval through an LMIA before the worker can apply for a work permit.

Why work with us

Our lawyers can help increase chances of success for LMIA acceptance

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Expert Advice

Our experienced staff of immigration attorneys will guide you from the moment the application is created until you receive your LMIA to hire a foreign worker.

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Peace of Mind

Since you will make the Labor Market Impact Assessment application through us, you will be able to work without having to worry about the process.

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Save Valuable Time

Don't run the risk of wasting all that time on a faulty application that will be rejected.

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Answers to FAQs

We know what you need to get your LMIA according to your company and the employee you want to hire.

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Fast Service

Hire the services of Sinani Law and get your LMIA Alberta easier and faster than you imagined.

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Who should apply for an LMIA?

The most common situations where a person can come to work in Canada without an LMIA are listed here. If you're unsure whether you need an LMIA in Calgary, our team can review your case in detail.

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  • They're the spouse or partner of a highly skilled foreign worker.
  • They're covered by NAFTA or other free trade agreements.
  • They're international students who have graduated from Canadian universities.
  • It is for positions that provide a social, cultural, or economic benefit relevant to Canada.
  • They're qualified foreign workers with proficiency in the French language.
  • They're members of the IEC (International Experience Canada) program.
  • It is for positions that fall in the area of international trade agreements.
  • They're transferred to Canada through a multinational company.
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