Job Offer - LMIA Exempt - 1 Year Work Experience on IEC

[jhowarth94]

Hi all,

I have heard conflicting statements about the eligibility of LMIA-exempt job offers for Express Entry applications.

Here's how I believe I meet the criteria:

1. I have been working full-time for one year in a TEER 1 role on an IEC (International Experience Canada) open work permit.
2. I have a valid job offer in writing confirming that my employer wishes to keep me on for a minimum of one year.
3. I meet the "Canadian Interests" reason under reciprocal employment.

I've heard conflicting opinions on whether the work permit needs to be open or closed for the CRS points to be counted toward my application.

I'm having trouble interepting the following statement from the IRCC's website:
"You may be exempt from needing an LMIA for Express Entry if your current temporary job is LMIA-exempt, states a specific employer or employers"

My work permit is technically LMIA-exempt; however, does not state a specific employer.

I might be grasping at straws here; but, where exactly does a 'specific employer' need to be stated?

I'm assuming my current work permit, and if so, probably makes me ineligible to have a LMIA-exempt job offer

Advice would be greatly appreciated

Thank you!

 

[scylla]

Hi all,

I have heard conflicting statements about the eligibility of LMIA-exempt job offers for Express Entry applications.

Here's how I believe I meet the criteria:

1. I have been working full-time for one year in a TEER 1 role on an IEC (International Experience Canada) open work permit.
2. I have a valid job offer in writing confirming that my employer wishes to keep me on for a minimum of one year.
3. I meet the "Canadian Interests" reason under reciprocal employment.

I've heard conflicting opinions on whether the work permit needs to be open or closed for the CRS points to be counted toward my application.

I'm having trouble interepting the following statement from the IRCC's website:
"You may be exempt from needing an LMIA for Express Entry if your current temporary job is LMIA-exempt, states a specific employer or employers"

My work permit is technically LMIA-exempt; however, does not state a specific employer.

I might be grasping at straws here; but, where exactly does a 'specific employer' need to be stated?

I'm assuming my current work permit, and if so, probably makes me ineligible to have a LMIA-exempt job offer

Advice would be greatly appreciated

Thank you!

You need to be on a closed work permit to claim the 50 points. Only possible on a WHV if your employer gets an approved LMIA.

Employer specific = closed work permit where employer is listed on work permit

 

[scylla]

Hi all,

I have heard conflicting statements about the eligibility of LMIA-exempt job offers for Express Entry applications.

Here's how I believe I meet the criteria:

1. I have been working full-time for one year in a TEER 1 role on an IEC (International Experience Canada) open work permit.
2. I have a valid job offer in writing confirming that my employer wishes to keep me on for a minimum of one year.
3. I meet the "Canadian Interests" reason under reciprocal employment.

I've heard conflicting opinions on whether the work permit needs to be open or closed for the CRS points to be counted toward my application.

I'm having trouble interepting the following statement from the IRCC's website:
"You may be exempt from needing an LMIA for Express Entry if your current temporary job is LMIA-exempt, states a specific employer or employers"

My work permit is technically LMIA-exempt; however, does not state a specific employer.

I might be grasping at straws here; but, where exactly does a 'specific employer' need to be stated?

I'm assuming my current work permit, and if so, probably makes me ineligible to have a LMIA-exempt job offer

Advice would be greatly appreciated

Thank you!

So to give you an example, if you were on a YP vs a WHV then you could claim the points.

 

[jhowarth94]

So to give you an example, if you were on a YP vs a WHV then you could claim the points.

I see, thanks for your reply.

I guess my best option is to apply for the YP using the job offer I have.

I'll ask my employer for a LMIA but my work permit will likely expire while I'm waiting on an outcome for a permanent residency application, given that obtaining a LMIA will set me back a couple months.

 

[scylla]

I see, thanks for your reply.

I guess my best option is to apply for the YP using the job offer I have.

I'll ask my employer for a LMIA but my work permit will likely expire while I'm waiting on an outcome for a permanent residency application, given that obtaining a LMIA will set me back a couple months.

You can do that. Make sure you read up on the YP rules for your country. You'll need to create a new entry into the IEC pool and wait for an invitation.