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GTS LMIA- inland TFW visa Application-Please help

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I lost my job because of covid recently. I got a new job offer recently. The Employer will apply for GTS LMIA for fast processing.

Can I use GTS LMIA for applying TFW inland? I think that I cannot apply GTS while being in Canada. So, I want to use GTS LMIA for applying TFW in Canada. Is this possible?

Please help.
 
RnDtech said:
I lost my job because of covid recently. I got a new job offer recently. The Employer will apply for GTS LMIA for fast processing.

Can I use GTS LMIA for applying TFW inland? I think that I cannot apply GTS while being in Canada. So, I want to use GTS LMIA for applying TFW in Canada. Is this possible?

Please help.
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You need to be applying from outside of Canada to take advantage of the fast processing under GTS. The "outside of Canada" requirement is very clearly outlined here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio.../permit/temporary/global-skills-strategy.html
 
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I have looked at this requirement. and I am aware of this requirement.

my question is : is it possible to use gts lmia for tfw visa application inland? I will not apply for gts from inside canada. I will use gts lmia for applying tfw visa inland.

the employer is using gts lmia route for quick result. can I use this gts lmia for applying tfw visa inland? I won't apply through gts.
 
RnDtech said:
I have looked at this requirement. and I am aware of this requirement.

my question is : is it possible to use gts lmia for tfw visa application inland? I will not apply for gts from inside canada. I will use gts lmia for applying tfw visa inland.

the employer is using gts lmia route for quick result. can I use this gts lmia for applying tfw visa inland? I won't apply through gts.
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I don't know.

Given the kind of questions you are asking, you would probably be best off hiring an immigration lawyer to help you.
 
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yes, ircc processed within two weeks
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That's awesome. Congratulations. Did you notify or request IRCC somehow for two weeks processing? I'm in CA and changing job. The employer has received GTS-LMIA approval and submitted work permit application with that. But, looks like the processing time is ~130 days. Not sure, what can be done to request fast processing?

What is the process that you followed? @RnDtech
 
if lmia is based on gts, then it should take about 2 or 3 weeks if you are in canada. there are questions before submitting your documents such as whether lmia was issued under gts . you should answer yes to these questions. I had my visa almost 10 months ago, I dont know if anything has changed since then. also, I provided upfront medical examination to expedite my process
 
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RnDtech said:
if lmia is based on gts, then it should take about 2 or 3 weeks if you are in canada. there are questions before submitting your documents such as whether lmia was issued under gts . you should answer yes to these questions. I had my visa almost 10 months ago, I dont know if anything has changed since then. also, I provided upfront medical examination to expedite my process
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Understood, thank you!
 
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Understood, thank you!
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Didn't happen with me, if you are inside Canada you are only fast tracked for LMIA, while work permit is not processed under GTS if applied within Canada. I got my WP after 4 months but LMIA was fast tracked. If I went out of the country and then applied for WP, it would have taken 2 weeks. Another option to consider after LMIA(if whithin Canada) is flagpoling on US border. You can get a WP from CBSA instantly.
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1382&top=17
This link states clearly "Apply online from outside Canada"
 
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Didn't happen with me, if you are inside Canada you are only fast tracked for LMIA, while work permit is not processed under GTS if applied within Canada. I got my WP after 4 months but LMIA was fast tracked. If I went out of the country and then applied for WP, it would have taken 2 weeks. Another option to consider after LMIA(if whithin Canada) is flagpoling on US border. You can get a WP from CBSA instantly.
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1382&top=17
This link states clearly "Apply online from outside Canada"
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Interesting, yeah - I noted that link too. Flagpoling - Is that even a reliable mechanism? Sounds a bit risky from immigration perspective?
 
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Interesting, yeah - I noted that link too. Flagpoling - Is that even a reliable mechanism? Sounds a bit risky from immigration perspective?
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When you get a LMIA, you can get the authorization to work under this policy
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...esidence/work-permit/changing-employment.html

If you have this and your visa is still valid, they cannot stop you from re-entering Canada. Else, If you have a US visa, you can go to USA and then apply, or maybe go back and apply from India. But, you can call CBSA to check if you will be allowed.
 
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