ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[s.ling316]

Here is my current situation,

I have a one year PGWP, it was issued march 30.2014 - expiring march 30.2015.
I started My job in june 30,2014. I am employed as medical laboratory assistant NOC B 3212.
I accepted an offer for a permananet part time position at the main branch.
Since my permit is going to expiry soon
1., Can I extend it without The LMIA?LMO??
2. If I need the LMIA/LMo how much will it cost?
3. If the employer Has to pay for it and doesnt what should I do? Can I pay for it or let them take it out from my salary?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Jalex23]

Here is my current situation,

I have a one year PGWP, it was issued march 30.2014 - expiring march 30.2015.
I started My job in june 30,2014. I am employed as medical laboratory assistant NOC B 3212.
I accepted an offer for a permananet part time position at the main branch.
Since my permit is going to expiry soon
1., Can I extend it without The LMIA?LMO??
2. If I need the LMIA/LMo how much will it cost?
3. If the employer Has to pay for it and doesnt what should I do? Can I pay for it or let them take it out from my salary?

Thank you in advance.

Post this in the correct forum:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/foreign-workers-b10.0/

 

[MJ009]

I am in the same boat . My PGWP is expiring on July 2015.
Please help anyone.....

 

[ZingyDNA]

The most straightforward way is ask your employer to apply for an LMIA. Your employer must apply for the LMIA, not you. You can negotiate with them to compensate for the cost by taking it out of your salary. That's totally between you and your employer...

 

[s.ling316]

OK the, what If I get a Negative LMIA?
What else Can I do?

 

[ZingyDNA]

OK the, what If I get a Negative LMIA?
What else Can I do?

To stay in Canada through employment, LMIA is the only way except very few jobs that don't require LMIA (you have to do the research yourself).

 

[jes_ON]

You can negotiate with them to compensate for the cost by taking it out of your salary. That's totally between you and your employer...

Not exactly true - http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/foreign_workers/lower_skilled/index.shtml

"It is the policy of the Government of Canada, that under no circumstances, can employers and third-party representatives recover the LMIA processing fees from temporary foreign workers."

That would be considered a violation of foreign workers' rights as well as a program violation, I believe.

 

[ZingyDNA]

Not exactly true - http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/foreign_workers/lower_skilled/index.shtml

"It is the policy of the Government of Canada, that under no circumstances, can employers and third-party representatives recover the LMIA processing fees from temporary foreign workers."

That would be considered a violation of foreign workers' rights as well as a program violation, I believe.

Oops... Didn't know that's against the rules. I guess you gotta make sure it's really between you and your employer so that nobody else knows

What if I told my employer: "You offered me 50k a year, right? I'll take 49k a year, if you do the LMIA for me." I mean that's free negotiation for the job offer and pay, right? Technically the employer is NOT getting compensated from me for my LMIA application?

 

[s.ling316]

I am working for Big Labortory company, and I dont think they will do the LMIA since they can alway hire someone else that have permission to work. I ma worried since my permit is goin to expire n march, I dont knw what else I can do.
I know the PNP programme you need a permananet full time position and full time is hard to obtain at this point

 

[ZingyDNA]

I am working for Big Labortory company, and I dont think they will do the LMIA since they can alway hire someone else that have permission to work. I ma worried since my permit is goin to expire n march, I dont knw what else I can do.
I know the PNP programme you need a permananet full time position and full time is hard to obtain at this point

You don't know that until you ask. They offered you the job so they must be needing you, especially if you do a really good job by March next year. It'll be a lot of trouble for them to hire another person anyways, so they might decide it's easier just apply for an LMIA for you.

 

[jes_ON]

I am working for Big Labortory company, and I dont think they will do the LMIA since they can alway hire someone else that have permission to work. I ma worried since my permit is goin to expire n march, I dont knw what else I can do.
I know the PNP programme you need a permananet full time position and full time is hard to obtain at this point

That reminds me - unfortunately, the other problem is that LMIAs are issued for full-time work...

 

[s.ling316]

full time only? ahh ! another probelm.

Ok, well my job is regulated by the governement so doesnt it count as a professional



"An LMIA is a document from the Government of Canada that permits your employer to hire a temporary foreign worker through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

Employers hiring foreign workers through the International Mobility Program do not need an LMIA. These people need a work permit but do not need an LMIA:

•Workers covered under international agreements
This group can include:
[glow=red,2,300[b]]◦professionals,[/glow][/b]
◦traders,
◦investors.
"





From the cic website?

 

[ZingyDNA]

That reminds me - unfortunately, the other problem is that LMIAs are issued for full-time work...

Geez, I overlooked that. Yep you can't get LMIA's for part time jobs...

 

[s.ling316]

since My profession is regulated by the government i dont need the LMIA right? thats whta i undertsnad from the cic website!
An LMIA is a document from the Government of Canada that permits your employer to hire a temporary foreign worker through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

Employers hiring foreign workers through the International Mobility Program do not need an LMIA. These people need a work permit but do not need an LMIA:

•Workers covered under international agreements
This group can include:
◦professionals,
◦traders,
◦investors.

 

[ZingyDNA]

But are you in the International Mobility Program, or under international agreements?

since My profession is regulated by the government i dont need the LMIA right? thats whta i undertsnad from the cic website!
An LMIA is a document from the Government of Canada that permits your employer to hire a temporary foreign worker through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

Employers hiring foreign workers through the International Mobility Program do not need an LMIA. These people need a work permit but do not need an LMIA:

•Workers covered under international agreements
This group can include:
◦professionals,
◦traders,
◦investors.