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[Chris Legend]

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[CanGoldDigger]

How soon is PGWP expiring ?

What is your score now?

Are you a high wage category?

French ?

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Hi thanks for your reply!

PGWP expires in 6 months,
score is 491
not high wage,

I can't speak french.

Not a lot of options unfortunately.

English is maxed out ?

Try to learn French, you can get additional points even for a minimum result which is not hard to get.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

If a company is really wiling to help, they may offer a salary raise so you would qualify for a high wage category?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thanks for your reply.

I'm working on improving my English score (2nd language of mine =)

If I am convince the company to give me raise, would a high wage category help me for EE (sorry I'm not familiar with high wage category) because from google it seems like company will need to write LMIA, which they don't want to do

Look at PNPs and max English. Then if not enough, learn French.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Thanks for your reply.

I'm working on improving my English score (2nd language of mine =)

If I am convince the company to give me raise, would a high wage category help me for EE (sorry I'm not familiar with high wage category) because from google it seems like company will need to write LMIA, which they don't want to do

There's a LMIA that specifically supports PR with a more simplified procedure. It could be an option for your employer. But you need to be a high wage category.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Thank you, I will look into this. Would high wage LMIA be similar to a normal LMIA that needs the employer to prove that no other canadian/ PR can fill the role?

One issue they dont want to submit an LMIA is because proving my role cannot be filled by another canadian applicant is complicated, and it should've been done from the start of my role.

However, because I've worked in the company for long time, I add significant value, so they are willing to help other ways.

Exactly. No, they don't need to prove employment efforts, that's an advantage.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Good luck. Keep us posted.

 

[GandiBaat]

I have a PGWP after obtaining Canadian degree in BC, and am working for a company, as a software developer (STEM) for ~ 2 years. I've applied for EE but based on recent immigration changes, doesn't look like I'll be getting an invite soon.

My job offer did not have an LMIA. My PGWP is expiring soon. The company is willing to help me out but cannot provide me an LMIA as the process is complicated. Is there anything that can be done if the company is willing to support my application, as I'm an important part of the company? What options do I have (LMIA exemption, closed work permits, etc).

Try BC PNP Tech pilot OR BC Grad scheme if you are eligible.

What was your degree from BC? Does it fit in this?
https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/skills-immigration#IPG

If yes, you do not even need a job offer AFAIK.

If no, look at this
https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/skills-immigration#IG

Otherwise this : https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/skills-immigration#Tech

You should fit in one of them.
You can get a WP while your app is in progress by a WP support letter. May be you can do a flag pole for fast WP. Do consult a qualified lawyer in BC.

PS : I will suggest you to hurry because depending upon your circumstance and degree, you might be running out of time before BC changes its policies : https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/bc-pnp-graduate-streams-pdf

If you post your details ie Degree name, Also (may be your university/insititue?), Year of graduation, if your employer is willing to extend you a job offer for immigration (NO LMIA needed) we can quickly look into what you fit into.

Also, to be absolutely sure, get an opinion from an immigration lawyer OR RCIC in BC. Since things are moving fast, do make haste.

 

[GandiBaat]

Thanks for the information!

I've applied to pnp as well, however the scores right now are really high, i'm at 98, so haven't received a nomination either.

Which stream have you applied in? Whats your degree in BC? Which year did you do your degree?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you, I will look into this. Would high wage LMIA be similar to a normal LMIA that needs the employer to prove that no other canadian/ PR can fill the role?

One issue they dont want to submit an LMIA is because proving my role cannot be filled by another canadian applicant is complicated, and it should've been done from the start of my role.

However, because I've worked in the company for long time, I add significant value, so they are willing to help other ways.

They don’t but it doesn’t allow you to extend work permit. It gives you points for PR application.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you for your reply! If I bring it up w/ them and tell them high wage LMIA does not need employement efforts, then maybe they will willing to help me out.

Just know that this just gives you points. It may take 7-9 months for LMIA approval. So that doesn’t allow you to work past PGWP expiry. So let employer know that too.