Hello everyone,
First post here! My organization has hired a number of TFWs over the years, and I was told by a number of immigration officers during the review of these applications that any Work Permit application fees (if it's linked to an employer-specific LMIA) incurred by the TFW must be reimbursed by the employer. I understand the rationale for this because as the linked employer to their working status in Canada, we would need to absorb this cost as a part of their continued employment with the organization.
However, my question is if this obligation to reimburse costs still apply to work permit fees when a TFW is applying for a bridge-open work permit after submitting their application for PR? My gut tells me that this is not a requirement because BOWPs are not employer-specific, and are related to the obtaining of PR--which is a separate process not linked to employment in Canada.
Has anyone experienced this before? Would love to hear back from other employers on how they've dealt with this.
Thanks!
First post here! My organization has hired a number of TFWs over the years, and I was told by a number of immigration officers during the review of these applications that any Work Permit application fees (if it's linked to an employer-specific LMIA) incurred by the TFW must be reimbursed by the employer. I understand the rationale for this because as the linked employer to their working status in Canada, we would need to absorb this cost as a part of their continued employment with the organization.
However, my question is if this obligation to reimburse costs still apply to work permit fees when a TFW is applying for a bridge-open work permit after submitting their application for PR? My gut tells me that this is not a requirement because BOWPs are not employer-specific, and are related to the obtaining of PR--which is a separate process not linked to employment in Canada.
Has anyone experienced this before? Would love to hear back from other employers on how they've dealt with this.
Thanks!