LMIA CheckBuilt for people who can't afford to be fooled.
March 2026 · Free, forever
I'm Sandeep. I built this tool because I kept seeing the same story play out — workers saving for years, paying $20,000 to $50,000 to a recruiter for a Canadian job offer, and arriving to find nothing waiting for them. Or never arriving at all.
The information to catch these scams exists. The Canadian government publishes a list of every employer banned from the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and every employer who has ever received an approved LMIA. It's public data. But it's buried in government spreadsheets that are hard to find and harder to search.
So I built a search tool. It takes those spreadsheets, loads them into a proper database, and lets anyone check an employer in seconds. No account. No fee. No catch.
I maintain it myself, pay for the hosting myself, and publish a monthly enforcement update when the government releases new violation data. It will stay free.
🔒 If someone charges you to verify an employer — that itself is a red flag.
Legitimate verification is free. Always.
Where the data comes from
Positive LMIA list
Published quarterly by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Lists employers who received approved LMIAs, approved positions, and the program stream.
Non-compliant employer list
Published by ESDC. Lists employers found in violation of Temporary Foreign Worker Program conditions — including active bans and outstanding monetary penalties.
What the results mean
🟢 Verified
The employer is in government LMIA records with no flagged violations. A good sign — but always request a copy of the actual LMIA approval letter and verify the employer directly with Service Canada.
🟡 Verify Further
The employer exists but something doesn't fully match — the location may be different, all records may be for Permanent Residents only, or the employer was previously found non-compliant (but is now eligible). Ask questions before proceeding.
🔴 High Risk
This employer has been found non-compliant and is currently ineligible to hire temporary foreign workers, or has an outstanding monetary penalty. Any job offer from this employer is illegitimate.
⚪ Not Found
No government LMIA records for this employer. Could be a new or niche employer — or a red flag. Exercise maximum caution and verify independently before paying anything.
Limitations to know
- Government data is published quarterly — it may be up to 3 months out of date
- A GREEN result does not guarantee a specific job offer is legitimate
- Legitimate employers may not appear if they only hire Canadians, or were newly approved
- We use fuzzy name matching — results may include similar-but-different employers
- Covers the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) only — not International Mobility Program (IMP)
Disclaimer
This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Results are based on publicly available Government of Canada data published by ESDC and may not reflect the current status of any employer. Always seek advice from a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) before making immigration decisions. This portal is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.
Report LMIA fraud
Contact Employment and Social Development Canada: 1-800-367-5693
This tool has no ads and charges nobody.
It costs money to run and I cover it personally. If it helped you or someone you know, buying me a coffee goes a long way — but no pressure either way.
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