Is LMIA needed after PGWP expires?

[G.s123]

Hi,

If i take a 1 year degree/diploma in Canada in Information Technology, i will 1 year PGWP. Then if i get a full time employment after completing my graduation, am i correct in assuming that i will not need a LMIA.
However once my PGWP expires then will my same or different future employers still need LMIA to employ me?

Thanks and Regards
Gautam

 

[Bs65]

When your PGWP expires or before then you will need to either apply for PR or get an employer to support an LMIA application, for sure you would need a work permit. Without either of those getting approved you would need to stop working once your PGWP expires.

Most people would recommend going for a 2 year course to get a 3 year PGWP as that gives you a better chance of gaining experience for a PR application. A PGWP is an open work permit so no LMIA required for a PGWP.