Hi, I had some confusion around criteria for work experience, while applying for Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) pathway (under Express Entry (EE)). Would really appreciate if you could read through this post and provide some insights/opinions:
The Question:
Given the points described below, does it look like my case/file would be eligible for Federal Skilled Worker Pathway (under EE)
My current situation:
The Question:
Given the points described below, does it look like my case/file would be eligible for Federal Skilled Worker Pathway (under EE)
My current situation:
- I have a Post Graduate Work Permit.
- This kind of work permit is exempt from LMIA under R205: Canadian interests -> R205(c) Designated by minister. (plz check this link)
- I have a 1 year experience at my current workplace at a NOC teer level 1 job.
- Do I need an LMIA or not for being eligible for FSW pathway. (please continue reading below before answering this
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- The main link to the FSW program says that you need 1 year of continuous work (nothing about LMIA is mentioned)
- This webpage required documents for EE mentions LMIA, and an option stating "Work permit for a NOC TEER 0,1,2 or 3 that is exempt from needing LMIA"
- Now this exemption webpage is where things are getting confusing (plz continue reading below
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- It states employer doesn't need an LMIA to support a job offer if:
- You have been working full time for the employer on the Work permit for at least 1 year (in my case this is true)
- Do I still need LMIA to pass this criteria ? (I don't think so)
- You have a valid Job offer
- Assuming this is true for my case cause I have been working for same employer for 1 year, leading it to be exempt from LMIA.
- This can be backed by info on the valid job offer webpage (section specific to FSW and CEC, 3rd point)
- Assuming this is true for my case cause I have been working for same employer for 1 year, leading it to be exempt from LMIA.
- You have a valid work Permit exempt from an LMIA:
- Again assuming this is true for my case because as I stated above PGWP is exempt from an LMIA, as it falls under Canadian Interest category (R205)
- You have been working full time for the employer on the Work permit for at least 1 year (in my case this is true)