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ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications in December

ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications in December  On December 14, 2023, 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 centers, the current average LMIA processing times have decreased only for the Global Talent Stream .  Global Talent Stream - 6 business days (-3 days) Agricultural stream - 12 business days (+1 day) Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - 8 business days Permanent residence Stream - 77 business days (+20 days) In-home caregivers - 23 business days (+3 days) High-wage Stream - 44 business days Low-wage Stream - 49 business days Service Canada is committed to providing a positive client experience to all Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) applicants and recognizes that the program, through its various delivery streams, is critical to addressing labor shortages in Canada and meeting the needs of Canadi