Labor Market Impact Assessment

[anton van staden]

Hi All,

any one have an idea how long it takes for an assessment to be completed we are waiting for 4 months now, any advise?

 

[uppperkut]

Hi All,

any one have an idea how long it takes for an assessment to be completed we are waiting for 4 months now, any advise?

6 months is the average. If they decide they need to do more background checks, it can go well beyond that.

 

[anton van staden]

Thanks, though its worrying 6months and longer. I appreciate the info

 

[Jonismash]

Hi guys, just wondering if my company wants to sponsor me with LMIA, but I am still under student visa and not finished with my study, is it possible for me to apply for it?
Cheers

 

[scylla]

Hi guys, just wondering if my company wants to sponsor me with LMIA, but I am still under student visa and not finished with my study, is it possible for me to apply for it?
Cheers

Yes - it's possible. However if it happens too soon after you've arrived in Canada on a study permit, the work permit may be refused since IRCC will say that you misrepresented your reasons for coming to Canada on the study permit.

We've seen a few cases like that here.

 

[Jonismash]

Yes - it's possible. However if it happens too soon after you've arrived in Canada on a study permit, the work permit may be refused since IRCC will say that you misrepresented your reasons for coming to Canada on the study permit.

We've seen a few cases like that here.

Thanks for your response.
The course is 2 years program, just been undergoing for 1 year.
So it’s ok to accept the LMIA offer without finishing the full 2 years ?

 

[scylla]

Thanks for your response.
The course is 2 years program, just been undergoing for 1 year.
So it’s ok to accept the LMIA offer without finishing the full 2 years ?

You should be OK as long as the job is something in a field where you have previous education / work experience.

 

[Jonismash]

You should be OK as long as the job is something in a field where you have previous education / work experience.

Thank you Scylla for your response.
My course is business hospitality, which hasn’t finished yet. But the job offer is in a fast food restaurant.
Do you think they’re related and won’t question the IRCC?

 

[canuck78]

Thank you Scylla for your response.
My course is business hospitality, which hasn’t finished yet. But the job offer is in a fast food restaurant.
Do you think they’re related and won’t question the IRCC?

Is this a skilled job? Are you paying a consultant or employer anything. You would be much safer finishing your course.

 

[scylla]

Thank you Scylla for your response.
My course is business hospitality, which hasn’t finished yet. But the job offer is in a fast food restaurant.
Do you think they’re related and won’t question the IRCC?

Yes - that sounds somewhat related. If the LMIA is approved, you can certainly try for the work permit.

 

[Klaverveld]

LMIA could take up to 6 months ...
I've Read that LMIA for express entry will be issued in 10 - 14 days.
Is that true? Or misleading information?

 

[Jonismash]

Yes - that sounds somewhat related. If the LMIA is approved, you can certainly try for the work permit.

Ok thank you for the information. I appreciate it

 

[Jonismash]

Is this a skilled job? Are you paying a consultant or employer anything. You would be much safer finishing your course.

No, the company offered me

 

[Klaverveld]

LMIA could take up to 6 months ...
I've Read that LMIA for express entry will be issued in 10 - 14 days.
Is that true? Or misleading information?

Anyone?

 

[anton van staden]

Anyone?

well if you read atop post from "upperkut", feedback received on my question,"6 months is the average. If they decide they need to do more background checks, it can go well beyond that. express 10-15days