No, you don’t need a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) if you have an open work permit or are applying under the Skilled Worker or Express Entry categories. For Express Entry candidates with a job offer, an LMIA or proof of job advertising is needed only if IRCC rules require it. The Critical Impact Worker category is more flexible, allowing temporary foreign workers with valid permits and at least six months of experience in NWT without needing an LMIA.