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CANewbie42

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My work permit says LMIA or Exempt No A0223..
Does anyone know if that is my LMIA or if I am exempt? If not, any idea how I can find out. it was in 2017 and I simply can't remember as it was done by an immigration lawyer that is not available anymore.
 
I had a few work permits before, how can I understand from the work permit if it was LMIA exempt or not?

If it's an ICT then it's LMIA exempt.
 
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