Hello!
I have some questions about the AEO!
We need to get this for our application for PR.
1. Is the AEO usually for people who already work/worked for an canadian company and now apply for PR or can it be used for the application for PR altought we haven't ever been employed in Canada? Or would you then suggest to go with a LMO?
The AEO (Arranged Employment Opinion) is for applicants in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW); it is a requirement by CIC if an applicant receives a job offer. The filing of the AEO to HRDSC is NOT your responsibility; it is the employer's responsibility.
Even if an FSW applicant with a work permit, was already working for a Canadian employer, that applicant would still need the Employer to file an AEO for his /her application.
The LMO (Labor Market Opinion) is different - it is not for FSW applicants. The LMO is filed by an Employer on behalf of a potential foreign worker in order to receive a work permit. Therefore, the LMO is not what you need.
However, if the employer wishes you to start the job sooner, they can always file the LMO, which is separate, on your behalf in order to receive a work permit. Even if granted a work permit plus a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) - the work permit goes hand-in-hand with a TRV - you should NOT withdraw your immigration application. However, the employer must be willing to file the AEO separately for your immigration application.
The Work Permit and TRV are two separate applications that must be submitted to CIC - TRV allows a foreign national to enter Canada, and Work Permit allows a foreign national to work in Canada.
2. 1. Is it common to submit more than one joboffer or would you suggest to send only the application from the employer which I prefer?
You cannot just send a job offer and /or your job application to CIC. The AEO supercedes the employer's job offer.
So, the Employer must first get a positive AEO from HRSDC on your behalf.
After completing this part of the process - receiving a positive AEO - then you can submit your AEO together with a notarized copy of the Employer's offer letter for permanent employment.
You can have more than one employer file an AEO on your behalf. However, you can only send one AEO from one employer to CIC.
3.What should the employer send to the HRSDC beside the written joboffer and the application?
This is homework for the Employer. Canadian employers should be equipped with resources on such matters. However, since the AEO would be on your behalf, it doesn't hurt if you can assist the employer with this assignment.
Please check out this link with all pertinent instructions on page 1: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/forms/emp5275e.pdf
Among other things, the employer must prove to HRSDC that they have exercised all options in filling in the job position and could not find a qualified Canadian to do the job, which must fall under level A, B, O of the NOC. The above .pdf link has another sub-link that will provide you with information on this.
Also, please be aware that there are special considerations if you are planning to work in a regulated occupation; see the following link and make sure it doesn't affect your intended job:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/aehrdcassess.shtml#ro
4. And has anyone experience how long will it take to get the AEO from HRDSC?
I haven't and so, I wouldn't be able to give you a time frame. However, there are no guaranteed time frames as HRSDC stipulates on their website: "Submitting a complete application [this is for the employer] and providing information on these factors can result in faster decisions by HRSDC."
5. Are there any application fees? Can't find informations about that!
You couldn't because there are no fees involved with the AEO process; if there was, then it would be placaded for all to see on HRSDC's AEO web pages. As you already know, this part of the world would not withold such pertinent information from us.
Only the application fees to CIC for your FSW application are required.
Canadian Law does not require that you pay any employer to obtain an AEO on your behalf.
The AEO is free.
For all other information, check this link as well:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/poarremp.shtml Read the information following the hyperlink on that page that says: "HRSDC AEO assessment criteria" as well as the other links.
Thank you very much for your help!
You're welcome!
