Do I get 50 points for this?

[BFEnigma]

Let me explain my situation.

1. I came to canada after I got LMIA approved work permit (closed). This had an 8 digit LMIA number in this format: 8xxxxxxx
2. Soon after that, I switched to a new employer. Apparently, there's a process to switch your closed work permit to a new employer.
3. After this process, I got a new closed work permit with my employers name on it. This has an LMIA (exempt?) number in this format: Axxxxxxx

My questions are:

1. Is this an LMIA number, or LMIA exempt number?
2. Is there a way I can claim my 50 points for Express entry?

 

[scylla]

Let me explain my situation.

1. I came to canada after I got LMIA approved work permit (closed). This had an 8 digit LMIA number in this format: 8xxxxxxx
2. Soon after that, I switched to a new employer. Apparently, there's a process to switch your closed work permit to a new employer.
3. After this process, I got a new closed work permit with my employers name on it. This has an LMIA (exempt?) number in this format: Axxxxxxx

My questions are:

1. Is this an LMIA number, or LMIA exempt number?
2. Is there a way I can claim my 50 points for Express entry?

You have to work for your new employer in Canada for a full year before you can cliam the 50 points. When did you get your new work permit tied to your new employer?

 

[BFEnigma]

You have to work for your new employer in Canada for a full year before you can cliam the 50 points. When did you get your new work permit tied to your new employer?

Quite recently. So if I get this right, that number on my new work permit is an LMIA exempt number? So effectively, I do not have an LMIA supported job offer?

 

[scylla]

Quite recently. So if I get this right, that number on my new work permit is an LMIA exempt number? So effectively, I do not have an LMIA supported job offer?

I can't tell you that. You should know this answer based on the process you went through to get the new work permit.

If your work permit is LMIA exempt, then you need to work for your new employer for one full year in Canada before you can claim the 50 points.

 

[Naturgrl]

Let me explain my situation.

1. I came to canada after I got LMIA approved work permit (closed). This had an 8 digit LMIA number in this format: 8xxxxxxx
2. Soon after that, I switched to a new employer. Apparently, there's a process to switch your closed work permit to a new employer.
3. After this process, I got a new closed work permit with my employers name on it. This has an LMIA (exempt?) number in this format: Axxxxxxx

My questions are:

1. Is this an LMIA number, or LMIA exempt number?
2. Is there a way I can claim my 50 points for Express entry?

Did you get a new LMIA? Your LMIA will have the name of your employer who you must work for. You cannot just switch. This is the policy. You can change employers and continue working if you have a new LMIA.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/work-permit/visitor-work-permits.html

 

[BFEnigma]

Did you get a new LMIA? Your LMIA will have the name of your employer who you must work for. You cannot just switch. This is the policy. You can change employers and continue working if you have a new LMIA.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/work-permit/visitor-work-permits.html

For my previous job, I did go through the process of LMIA. But I don't remember if that's the case for this new job. Though my new work permit does mention my employer. Perhaps I should ask this to my HR?

 

[Naturgrl]

For my previous job, I did go through the process of LMIA. But I don't remember if that's the case for this new job. Though my new work permit does mention my employer. Perhaps I should ask this to my HR?

So you were approved for a new LMIA?

 

[BFEnigma]

So you were approved for a new LMIA?

TBH, I don't know. An immigration lawyer associated with my employer handled the paperwork. From what I have in my e-mails, this lawyer once mentioned about generating an LMIA exemption code starting with "A". Co-incidentally, the code on my work permit starts with an "A" too.

My confusion stems from the fact that I was required to get an LMIA for the previous job. But this new job, which has the same NOC code as the previous one seems to be LMIA exempt.

I've strolled through many threads on similar topics. Though none seem to help because they tend to be about people on PGWP or similar.

 

[Naturgrl]

TBH, I don't know. An immigration lawyer associated with my employer handled the paperwork. From what I have in my e-mails, this lawyer once mentioned about generating an LMIA exemption code starting with "A". Co-incidentally, the code on my work permit starts with an "A" too.

My confusion stems from the fact that I was required to get an LMIA for the previous job. But this new job, which has the same NOC code as the previous one seems to be LMIA exempt.

I've strolled through many threads on similar topics. Though none seem to help because they tend to be about people on PGWP or similar.

Only a few jobs are LMIA exempt (Free Trade, company transfer). The issue is that to claim 50 points, your LMIA must match your employer. Talk to the immigration lawyer and HR.

 

[BFEnigma]

Only a few jobs are LMIA exempt (Free Trade, company transfer). The issue is that to claim 50 points, your LMIA must match your employer. Talk to the immigration lawyer and HR.

Talked to them on phone, and I found out that this Work permit is LMIA exempt. That ends my dream to get those sweet sweet 50 points?

 

[Naturgrl]

Talked to them on phone, and I found out that this Work permit is LMIA exempt. That ends my dream to get those sweet sweet 50 points?

Once you work for the employer for a year and they give you a new job offer then you can claim the points.