I just received LMIA while having the PGWP, what should I do now?

[ysa186]

Hello Friends,

I've been working as an administrative assistant for the same company since graduating from university in October 2021. My Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is set to expire in January 2025. Currently, my Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is 496. Recently, our company, where I've been employed for the past two years, applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) on my behalf to secure an additional 50 points for my Express Entry profile. We received the LMIA approval yesterday.

Upon reviewing the LMIA document, I noted that the Duration of Employment is stated as 3 years, with a wage of $29.00 CAD per hour. Does this mean I am required to continue working for the company for another 3 years, and that my wage must be adjusted to $29 (currently $22)?

Could someone please confirm if I simply need to update the LMIA information in the Express Entry profile and wait for the draw, rather than applying for another work visa? Additionally, does the company need to increase my wage to meet the new requirement before I update LMIA to EE profile?

Thank you so much!

 

[scylla]

Hello Friends,

I've been working as an administrative assistant for the same company since graduating from university in October 2021. My Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is set to expire in January 2025. Currently, my Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is 496. Recently, our company, where I've been employed for the past two years, applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) on my behalf to secure an additional 50 points for my Express Entry profile. We received the LMIA approval yesterday.

Upon reviewing the LMIA document, I noted that the Duration of Employment is stated as 3 years, with a wage of $29.00 CAD per hour. Does this mean I am required to continue working for the company for another 3 years, and that my wage must be adjusted to $29 (currently $22)?

Could someone please confirm if I simply need to update the LMIA information in the Express Entry profile and wait for the draw, rather than applying for another work visa? Additionally, does the company need to increase my wage to meet the new requirement before I update LMIA to EE profile?

Thank you so much!

What kind of LMIA is it? Whether you need to apply for a closed work permit or not will depend on the type of LMIA that your company has obtained.

No, you aren't required to work for your company for another 3 years.

Yes, your employer should increase your wage.