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We were waiting ~4 months for an LMIA for a coworker's WP (NOC 2173) while it was supposed to be reviewed in 10 days. So apparently they don't want high-wage workers.

Don't forget about quota before getting too excited. There won't be a PR for every international student. Too many international students.

What about hi-tech workers? The same amount of ITA goes to a software engineer/analyst/programmer.

54000 visas. 1 ITA != 1 visa.

You can't apply for BOWP on implied status, since you must have a valid WP to apply for BOWP.

No.

There's no such requirement. Permanent residents are free to move wherever they want.

No, you can't. You're out of status now.

@ButterflyChemist, WP is not required to get points, see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/hire/offers.asp

What's the point in applying for BOWP if you're going to apply for another work permit? If all you want is to submit incomplete application (i.e. without LMIA) to get 'implied status', be warned that you won't get implied status this way anymore.

They have to filter out all the text that you're not supposed to see (remember blank pages and blank lines in your GCMS notes?). So I guess notes are reviewed by an agent before sending them out.

Payslips and T4 for Canadian employers may help if they are unwilling to provide reference letter.

Try this one: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/mi/express-entry.asp So while it counts for FSW points (you need to get 67 out of 100), you won't get any CRS points for work experience on study permit.

I landed @Peace Arch back in January.

Out of curiosity, where did you study and what's your NOC?

See http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp

See http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/visa/validity/implied.asp You won't be on implied status if you submit your application without LMIA or proof of LMIA submission, since your application will be considered incomplete.

But number of applicants is a lot higher than a cap. In USA there's a lottery even for H1B, do you want the same scheme in Canada? Or first come first serve? Don't you think that it's not fair?

So you prefer it to be a lottery like in USA?

I didn't get your point here. They already have a quota. Point-based system is the way to take only those who they think are the best to fill the quota and avoid forming a backlog. They won't drop point-based system, since there're too many people who meet CEC criteria. They cannot take everyone.