Does Amazon Development Centre sponsor visas?
Yes in Canada: 160 approved LMIA positions in 2025 Q2 to 2026 Q1 (published 21 Jul 2026). Ireland: 357 employment permits issued in January 2025 to September 2026 (published 1 Oct 2026).
Being on a government sponsor list means the employer has sponsored, or may sponsor, workers in that country. It does not mean any particular role is sponsored.
Last updated 30 Oct 2026 · Checked 30 Oct 2026
Evidence
What the government lists say
Each row is one official list, with the names it uses for this employer, the period it covers and a link to the source.
| Country | Government list | What it says | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Employment and Social Development Canada, TFWP: Positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Employers ListThe file we readContains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. | Listed as "Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC", Vancouver. 160 approved LMIA positions in 2025 Q2 to 2026 Q1 (published 21 Jul 2026). | Covers 2025 Q2 to 2026 Q1Published 21 Jul 2026Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Ireland | Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Employment permits issued to companiesThe file we readSource: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Ireland. | Listed as "Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited". 357 employment permits issued in January 2025 to September 2026 (published 1 Oct 2026). | Covers January 2025 to September 2026Published 1 Oct 2026Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
In the data
What the lists show about Amazon Development Centre
Canada: the ESDC positive LMIA employers list
Most common occupations
- Software engineers and designers (114)
- Computer and information systems managers (27)
- Data scientists (8)
- Database analysts and data administrators (4)
- Cybersecurity specialists (3)
Main locations
- Vancouver (160)
Program streams
- Global Talent Stream
- High Wage
From Employment and Social Development Canada, TFWP: Positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Employers List, 2025 Q2 to 2026 Q1, 21 Jul 2026.
Ireland: the DETE permits issued to companies list
By year
- January to December 2025: 245 employment permits issued
- January to September 2026: 112 employment permits issued
From Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Employment permits issued to companies, January 2025 to September 2026, 1 Oct 2026.
Register against postings
Does the list match the adverts?
A list says an employer can sponsor. Its own adverts say whether a role will. Here is how the two compare, country by country.
- Canada: on the list. We do not read this employer's careers board, so there are no adverts to compare.
- Ireland: on the list. We do not read this employer's careers board, so there are no adverts to compare.
Change log
What changed, and when
- 30 Oct 2026: First published, with evidence from the ESDC positive LMIA employers list, the DETE permits issued to companies list.
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