Application for CEC does not depend on the applicant to remain in Canada. So to answer your question, no you don't need an LMIA. But if you wanted to stay in Canada and your WP expires before you get your AOR, you might have to look at LMIA.vipsv said:One more question..
I will be having one year experience by March 2015. So to apply under CEC category, Do i need to have LMIA.?
You are right that doesn't make sense.....if we are eligible for CEC and how come this EE also has CEC. confusion to the core...if employer provide me job and then apply under this program doesn't make sense as no employer will be ready to wait for 6 months or sokvn said:Hi PMM,
I think you're mistaken but correct me if I'm wrong. From the link you posted, here's an extract:
Candidates with an ITA will have 60 days to apply for permanent residence through one of four existing economic immigration programs:
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Applicants will need to meet the criteria set out in the immigration program which applies to them
Does this not mean the existing rules will still exist?
I agree. Nothing makes sense especially when it comes to CEC. So that why its better to wait for set of rules to come out.caththisking said:You are right that doesn't make sense.....if we are eligible for CEC and how come this EE also has CEC. confusion to the core...if employer provide me job and then apply under this program doesn't make sense as no employer will be ready to wait for 6 months or so
Yes as I understand it, the existing rules will still exist, at least for the most part. Getting an ITA(Invitation to Apply) through Express Entry will give you (a big) priority over others, when you later apply though programs like FSW, CEC etc.kvn said:Hi PMM,
I think you're mistaken but correct me if I'm wrong. From the link you posted, here's an extract:
Candidates with an ITA will have 60 days to apply for permanent residence through one of four existing economic immigration programs:
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Applicants will need to meet the criteria set out in the immigration program which applies to them
Does this not mean the existing rules will still exist?
To my understanding from CIC website, express entry is put on top of CEC application criteria. So essentially, you will need to show CIC why they want you into Canada (known as EOI). Then they will invite you to apply, after that everything stay the same as CEC now. Except of course the shorter process time as they promise.Goku said:I agree. Nothing makes sense especially when it comes to CEC. So that why its better to wait for set of rules to come out.
No, CEC is all about PAST work experience. Some CEC applicants no longer have the job they apply for CEC with, or any job. Those people are likely to get bumped once Express Entry comes into effect. I'm not saying they'll get rejected, but they will definitely get processed later...mf4361 said:But I agree with above too. CIC states people who already have a job offer will be given priority. So wouldn't this includes all CEC applicants (since CEC requires previous work experience in Canada)
Unless they change the rules, CEC won't require LMIA.vipsv said:I am an international student. I will be having 1 year experience in Canada by March 2015. I have 3 years pgwp. So to apply under cec, do i require LMIA next year? Please do not include topics related to people who hasn't been to Canada yet.
Thanks for correction.ZingyDNA said:No, CEC is all about PAST work experience. Some CEC applicants no longer have the job they apply for CEC with, or any job. Those people are likely to get bumped once Express Entry comes into effect. I'm not saying they'll get rejected, but they will definitely get processed later...
vipsv said:One more question..
I will be having one year experience by March 2015. So to apply under CEC category, Do i need to have LMIA.?
In my opinion only, EE will only waive the eligibility for certain classes of PR. It should not affect the typical channels for PR applications. I might be way off base.tony.johnston88 said:Can someone clarify this for me: will CEC and FSW cease to exist once EE comes into play (even if this takes a couple of months)?