The third and final step is to acquire an LMIA. An LMIA is a document stating to the government that you’ve been hired to work in Canada by an employer.  A positive LMIA document will show the government that there is an actual need for a foreign worker to take over the job.  In some cases, employers must apply for an LMIA before you can apply for a work permit.  You can easily speak to your employer to create a copy and submit it to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).