How do I calculate the cap for LMIA Application

[maserati_elva]

Hey guys,


I'm current calculting the cap for LMIA application; but, I have no idea how to do it. Can any one give a hint? Thanks

 

[irishIan]

Hey guys,


I'm current calculting the cap for LMIA application; but, I have no idea how to do it. Can any one give a hint? Thanks

Ahhh....there is no LMIA cap.....as far as i know.

 

[ButterflyChemist]

Hey guys,


I'm current calculting the cap for LMIA application; but, I have no idea how to do it. Can any one give a hint? Thanks

I believe you mean the cap for the number TFWs in a given workplace. If memory serves the LMIA application form has some guideline for doing this calculation.

 

[beholder69]

If there are currently no other TFWs in the workplace, the cap is 10%. If they have TFWs and they currently cover more than 10% of the total weekly hours in the workplace, then no more can be hired, apart from replacements for current expiring TFWs and provided they're no more than 30% already

 

[maserati_elva]

If there are currently no other TFWs in the workplace, the cap is 10%. If they have TFWs and they currently cover more than 10% of the total weekly hours in the workplace, then no more can be hired, apart from replacements for current expiring TFWs and provided they're no more than 30% already

You mean, is this from Schedule E for lower-wage, tight?

 

[beholder69]

If the company haven't ever hired a TFW before, then they don't need to complete Schedule E, the cap is automatically 10%.

If they do, then they'll have to complete it in order to find their current cap. The calculation is basically the total hours worked by all TFWs weekly divided by the total hours by everyone in the workplace (including the TFWs) x100. The weekly hours are calculated by taking the total hours from 4 consecutive weeks and dividing it by 4 to find the average weekly. If you just follow the steps in the form, you'll get the number.

But in essence, as above, if they already have more than 10% then they can't hire any more, unless the work permit of one of them is expiring within 3 months and they'd just like to replace them.

 

[maserati_elva]

If the company haven't ever hired a TFW before, then they don't need to complete Schedule E, the cap is automatically 10%.

If they do, then they'll have to complete it in order to find their current cap. The calculation is basically the total hours worked by all TFWs weekly divided by the total hours by everyone in the workplace (including the TFWs) x100. The weekly hours are calculated by taking the total hours from 4 consecutive weeks and dividing it by 4 to find the average weekly. If you just follow the steps in the form, you'll get the number.

But in essence, as above, if they already have more than 10% then they can't hire any more, unless the work permit of one of them is expiring within 3 months and they'd just like to replace them.

Thank you soooo much. Really helpful to me!

 

[vivek4u4me]

hi.. just want know my pgwp expiring in june 2015 and i am going to apply for lmia... my company never hired any tfw. i am working in noc 1311 that aacounting. so wt are my chances to get lmia??