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Charging workers for LMIAs is illegal. Verify any employer against official government records — free, in seconds.
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May 2026
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- Blue House Organics Inc.
- Mucho Burrito
- BeeGrove Greenhouse
- +14 more in this report
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Knowledge & Prevention
Everything you need to know about LMIA fraud, red flags, and how to protect yourself.
What is LMIA fraud?
LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) fraud happens when scammers impersonate legitimate Canadian employers to trick foreign workers into paying illegal recruitment fees.
The Canadian government never charges workers for LMIAs. If someone is asking you to pay an upfront fee for an LMIA, visa, or job offer — that's always fraud.
Scammers use fake job offers, fake LMIA numbers, and fake company documents to build false credibility. They may:
- Create fake company websites that look like real employers
- Use real company names but fake email addresses (gmail.com, yahoo.com)
- Provide fake LMIA approval numbers that don't exist in official records
- Claim your application is "approved" if you pay a fee
How to spot a fake Canadian job offer
Real Canadian employers communicate professionally and never ask for upfront payment. Here's what legitimate LMIA job offers look like:
✓ Real offer characteristics:
- • Official company email address (not gmail, yahoo, or free email)
- • Clear job details: title, location, wage, start date
- • References to official ESDC or provincial government processes
- • Never asks for money upfront
- • Can verify the employer exists at lmiacheck.ca
- • Professional language and formatting (no typos/grammar errors)
✗ Major red flags:
- • Asks for any upfront payment (the biggest warning sign)
- • Uses free email (gmail, yahoo, hotmail)
- • Employer name doesn't match lmiacheck.ca records
- • Vague job details or unrealistically high wages
- • Poorly written with spelling/grammar errors
- • Urgency: "approve within 24 hours" or "pay now or lose offer"
Common red flags — checklist
Before paying anything, ask yourself:
Rule of thumb: If you see even one "Critical" flag, stop communicating. Do not send money.
Why are employers banned?
Canadian employers are banned from hiring Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) when they violate federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program rules. Common violations include:
Underpayment
Paying less than the prevailing wage for the role
Unsafe working conditions
Failing to provide safe equipment or working environment
Wage deductions
Illegally withholding or deducting wages
Recruiting fraud
Misrepresenting job terms or conditions
Document falsification
Submitting false records to ESDC
Discrimination
Discriminating based on protected grounds
Unpaid wages or fees
Not paying workers or charging illegal recruitment fees
Non-compliance with rules
General failure to follow TFW program requirements
Use LMIA Check to verify an employer is not on Canada's official non-compliant list before accepting any job offer.
Where to report fraud or get help
If you believe you've encountered LMIA fraud, worker exploitation, or an unsafe work situation, here's where to report:
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Report non-compliant employers, recruitment fraud, or wage violations
Report to ESDC →Service Canada (Labour Standards)
Report wage violations, unsafe conditions, or unpaid wages
Contact Service Canada →Local Labour Inspection Office
Report workplace violations to your provincial/territorial labour board
Find your labour office →Police or RCMP (Fraud)
Report criminal fraud or scams to local law enforcement
Call 911 or your local police non-emergency line
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Report issues related to work permits or immigration fraud
Report fraud to IRCC →Need immediate help? If you're in danger, call 911. If you're being exploited, reach out to local labour authorities or call the RCMP non-emergency line.
Remember: Canada never charges workers for LMIA.
If anyone asks for upfront payment for a job offer, visa, or LMIA number, that's always a scam. Report it to ESDC and your local authorities.