EE application for TFWs with work permit (inquiry)

[Mltan]

Hi guys, i am currently working out of a work permit, since Oct 2014. My inquiry is with regards to the new EE program. I was initially planning to apply for CEC after 1 year of Canadian work experience via CEC. Now that EE has been launched, can i apply for EE now via FSW program instead since I already have a valid work permit (counted a job offer), is this faster or the right thing to do? Or should i still wait for 1 year canadian experience before proceeding? would appreciate inputs/feedbacks. thank you!

 

[scylla]

Post your question to the Express Entry section of this forum. Note that having a valid work permit is not sufficient to be countedf as a job offer. You also need an LMIA.

 

[Mltan]

Thanks Scylla. I already did (post in EE) .... and yeah, i still have a concern since my current job was an intra company transfer that was LMIA/LMO exempt. Dont want to burden (as much as possible) employer with the LMIA, etc.

 

[scylla]

If you want the extra 600 points under EE then your employer must obtain an approved LMIA. Right now you do not have a job offer from an EE perspective because you don't have an approved LMIA.