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    IMPORTANT help please.

    Hello, me and my partner were in maintained status after applying for a work permit, waiting for the LMIA. Because the response to the LMIA has not arrived yet, today they have informed her that they are rejecting her work permit. In the letter it says this: [X] After considering all the...
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    Maitained status time frame extension?

    Hello, I have a question. I am currently waiting for a response from an LMIA to my employer. The letter sent to me after my application to the work permit justifying that I am waiting for the response of that LMIA (which is the maintained/implied status), gives me until March (if I do not...
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    LMIA processing time

    Hi, My partner's company sent the LMIA application on July 26. It was supposed to take an average of 51 business days on that days, but we haven´t received any answer yet (86 business days). Is someone having the same long wait?
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    LMIA current processing times

    Hi, My partner's company sent the LMIA application on July 26. It was supposed to take an average of 51 business days on that days, but we haven´t received any answer yet (86 business days). Is someone having the same long wait?
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    Please help

    Hello, if you are waiting for LMIA resolution but you are going to apply for a work permit anyway, what should you put in the “Duration of the expected employment” section on the IMM5710 form, in the start date (“from”)? I can't think of anything because that is going to depend on when the LMIA...
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    BREAKING NEWS: Minister Boissonnault reducing the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada

    Hello colleagues, I just saw this news: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/08/minister-boissonnault-reducing-the-number-of-temporary-foreign-workers-in-canada.html It says that they are going to stop processing low-wage LMIAs. My question is: if an LMIA has...
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    Question about IMM5710e

    Hi, in the IMM5710e form, what is the different between that 2 sections?: - In DETAILS OF INTENDED WORK IN CANADA, in the section number 2 "Details of my prospective employer", ask me for the address of the employer. - In section number 3, "Intended location of employment" ask me for the...
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    Question about IMM5710e (language)

    Hello, my partner and I are applying this week for our work permits. Related to my partner application (a closed work permit for a NOC62020 job) in the IMM5710e form, it says: "Have you taken any test from a designated agency to assess your English?". My question is: the lawyer said to us...
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    Indicate 1 or 2 years as common law

    Hello, I and my partner have a question. We have filled out the Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409), indicating that we have been common law for 2 years. We enclosed the rental agreement for 1 year living together, and a current proof that we have a joint bank account for 2...
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    Important: health coverage while in maintained status in Alberta

    Hi, I am wondering if I would be covered by AHS in the case that I will be in a maintained status while wait for my decision. In that case, should I do any process for renew it, or it is automatic? Thanks!
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    ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION "Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada? (required)"

    Hello, my partner and I are very close to having to fill out the application form for our work permits. She is going to apply for a closed work permit with LMIA and I am going to apply for an open work permit as her common law. There is one thing we are not clear on how to answer, and that...
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    Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada? (required)

    Hi, what I should answer here if I am applying to an open work permit through my girlfriend´s application to her closed work permit? (Both are currently in Canada working, but our work permit expires soon) I know that we need to do the applications separately but I don´t know what to answer...
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    Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker (IMM 5710)

    Hi, I have a doubt related to that. I am close to finishing my IEC WHV (open work permit), and I will apply for a new open work permit through my girlfriend's sponsor. The form IMM 5710 Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker, says that in question...
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    Best way to keep up to date with updates on Tourism and Hospitality Stream openings

    Hello, I would like to know where I can look on a daily basis to find out when the Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream openings reopen. Thank you very much
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    Doubt related to Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream

    Hello, I have a question regarding whether or not I am eligible for this PNP. I work as a personal trainer, which is included in group 54100 - Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness, which it says is one of those included. However, in the list of Eligible WCB...
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    LMIA info for the employers

    Hi, I am wondering if any of you know or have any document that explains step-by-step all the process and rules for apply for an LMIA (not the goverment page), with some FAQs and common problems that emerge. Thank you!
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    Job offer in the FSW

    Hello, I have a question. When I want to apply for permanent residency through Express Entry (federal skilled workers), it says that the offer is optional. My question is, could I apply now for the pool without the offer, and add it for example two months later? Or if they send me the ITA, would...
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    Doubt related to Tourism and Hospitality Stream

    Hello, I have the following question. In the Tourism and Hospitality Stream program, does the job offer need to be with a LMIA?
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    It is possible to apply to Federal Express Entry and one PNP at same time?

    Hello, I am wondering if it would be possible to apply to Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker) and to Alberta Opportunity Stream (or Tourism and Hospitality Stream). Thank you!
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    Best place to obtain an ECA

    Hello, I will apply for the permanent residency by the Express Entry system. I need an Educational Credential Assesment. I am seeing that there ara more than one organizations to do it like International Qualifications Assessment Service or ICAS International Credential Assessment Service of...