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Can PGWP Holders apply LMIA

Jaiveer Singh

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Hi Forum,

Can PGWP HOLDERS apply Lmia if there open work permit is going to finish in 2-3 months? If no what are the other options?
 

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Jaiveer Singh said:
Hi Forum,

Can PGWP HOLDERS apply Lmia if there open work permit is going to finish in 2-3 months? If no what are the other options?
Yes, you can but be aware that it's a lengthy and risky process.
 

Jaiveer Singh

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Thanks for your reply.

Risky in terms of? I have more than median salary and my noc code is 0621. Can you explain in what terms it is or if it get rejected what are the consequences?
 

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2133
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Jaiveer Singh said:
Thanks for your reply.

Risky in terms of? I have more than median salary and my noc code is 0621. Can you explain in what terms it is or if it get rejected what are the consequences?
OK, I'm fully familiar with its process and just did some web based research. Check the requirements here:

http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/foreign_workers/higher_skilled/general/index.shtml

If you aced all, so it's only time consuming in your case.