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Is this job offer real, or a scam? They're asking me to pay for the LMIA.

The Solution Hub TeamOfficial Answer
Updated July 2026

Stop right there — if anyone asks you to pay for an LMIA or a job offer, it is a scam, full stop. Under Canadian law, employers must pay all LMIA costs, and selling job offers is illegal. Other red flags: interviews only over WhatsApp or Telegram, salaries far above market, pressure to decide today, requests for your passport or banking details, and email addresses that don't match the company's real domain. Verify the company independently and call them directly before believing any offer.

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