LMIA application processing time?

[maitresse8]

Are you aware of the fact that ESDC doesn't accept kijiji ad for LMIA. Some people alreadt have issues because of that. Nothing negative but please go through the forum to find out more!!!!!

oh ok thanks for telling me, ill chose a different website.

ive got job bank
salon magazine
indeed
monster.ca

and also contacting place where i trained to see if any apprentices are interested is that sufficient, I am applying for dual intent lmia

is there any other advertising places i can put ads up, there is specific requirement to reach out to youth, aboriginal people and under represented communities. i need to think of one more advert

 

[Sunshinegirl_X]

I have a question, currently on the bring on getting an IEC visa valid for 2 years, before that I was on a student visa training at a company, I was offered employment at a workplace where there was a labour shortage for that occupation. when my visa ran out, i returned back the england. Now my employer is willing to applying me to keep on permanently because he has a labour shortage at his business because nobody wants to work there.

my question is:

can you apply for dual intent lmia whilst under an IEC visa in order to apply for permanent residency/temporary work permit whilst your iec is valid for 2 years.

lmia's take a long time is it ok to apply for dual intent whilst iec and then swtich from iec to dual intent if lmia is approved in order apply for pr under express entry and is that allowed.

any information is helpful. ive done alot of research, i do know you cannot get implied status on iec, but i hoping to start super early.

anybody have any experiences in doing this, thank you

my noc skillset is 6271. skill set b

in addition its in ontario, so i will have to apply for a license

furthermore, the occupation advertised is median prevailing wage of $13.50 under the GTA REGION job bank, i also know you have to advertise under job bank, and 4 other sources, the prevailing wage is under low wage (4 other sources one magazine related to profession, monster.ca, kijiji and indeed, do a diverse scope in advertising) - my employer has advertised everywhere, not job bank and even at the place where i trained back in may 2016 at a career fair, 6 resumes were givesn 5 canadian, 1 foreign which is mind, i was the only one to turn up at the interview. i

in addition canadians/pr apply there and nobody bothers showing up for interview or just leave. hence why i decided to take up the offer of job and come back.

does that mean i can only get a one year work permit under low wage under new lmia regulations> especially if i am applying for dual intent lmia for pr. - and pay $1000 fee. I am fully aware the application has to be done to perfection.

regards

matiresse8

Hi, as it's the company applying for Lmia it really doesn't matter what visa you are on as the SC is only interested in the company and proving they can't find a Canadian/permanent resident to do the job. On the plus side they can apply under the stream of Dual intent for EE only which means they don't pay the $1000 and you can use lmia to get 600 points for the EE to get ITA.

What province are you. I know minimum wage in Alberta is going up to $15.
On Job bank what does it say Noc code wage is. The employer needs to try and match the wage to stand a chance getting through SC

I might be wrong see what others say.

 

[reachingyou]

Hi. Sorry if i am out of topic but i badly need an answer for my situation. Im just curious if its possible to go directly in canada and work there even if you have exit reentry visa here in saudi arabia? Please i want to know as my saudi employer here is notorious for not giving exit visa. have you encountered or read somewhere with similar situation like mine? Thank you. All answers are appreciated.

 

[Funbox]

Hi. Sorry if i am out of topic but i badly need an answer for my situation. Im just curious if its possible to go directly in canada and work there even if you have exit reentry visa here in saudi arabia? Please i want to know as my saudi employer here is notorious for not giving exit visa. have you encountered or read somewhere with similar situation like mine? Thank you. All answers are appreciated.

Sorry. Your question is not very clear. What do you mean with exit visa?
If you have a valid work permit (that's not expired), you can work immediately after arriving in Canada. If you visa is for multiple entries, you can enter in Canada multiple times (for instance, if you want to fly to the USA and come back after a week). However, some visas are for only one entry, which means that you will be able to enter only once.

 

[maitresse8]

Hi, as it's the company applying for Lmia it really doesn't matter what visa you are on as the SC is only interested in the company and proving they can't find a Canadian/permanent resident to do the job. On the plus side they can apply under the stream of Dual intent for EE only which means they don't pay the $1000 and you can use lmia to get 600 points for the EE to get ITA.

What province are you. I know minimum wage in Alberta is going up to $15.
On Job bank what does it say Noc code wage is. The employer needs to try and match the wage to stand a chance getting through SC

I might be wrong see what others say.

I'm going to do dual intent. The median wage in GTA is 13.50. I earned $13 an hour when I worked for them for a few months this year so may have to ask for a wage increase

My question is can I enter on an iec visa but after I submit my dual intent and it gets approved I can get a temp work permit whilst my permanent residency application gets approved....can I switch from iec to my new work permit whilst I'm in the country Canada?

Are all low wage dual lmia work permit only going to get 1 year? Despite it being skill set n noc6271

 

[jaybakerca]

I'm going to do dual intent. The median wage in GTA is 13.50. I earned $13 an hour when I worked for them for a few months this year so may have to ask for a wage increase

My question is can I enter on an iec visa but after I submit my dual intent and it gets approved I can get a temp work permit whilst my permanent residency application gets approved....can I switch from iec to my new work permit whilst I'm in the country Canada?

Are all low wage dual lmia work permit only going to get 1 year? Despite it being skill set n noc6271

The median wage for Toronto is $21.50

 

[maitresse8]

The median wage for Toronto is $21.50

the prevailing median wage on the job bank noc 6271 is 13.50 an hour, i am still considered low wage.

there is a question on the LMIA FORM, it says this:

19. Are there any federal/provincial/territorial certification, licensing or registration requirements for this job?
Will the foreign worker have all required certification, licensing, or registration prior to entering and starting work in Canada?
Note: Securing the necessary documents to practice in Canada is the employer's and the worker's responsibility. CIC must be satisfied that the skilled workers are capable of performing the employment being offered to them. CIC will check to ensure the skilled workers hold the required certification, or license to practice ina regulated occupation in Canada. If the applicant is not certified or licensed, CIC will assess whether the applicant is likely to qualify for licensing/certification when in Canada.
Yes If yes, what is the name of the certifying/licensing/registering body?
No
No If no, indicate the anticipated period of time to acquire all of the required qualifications after starting work
Yes If yes, the foreign worker must have proof that he/she already has all the required qualifications.



in ontario you must hold a hairdressing license. i trained 2 years school in england, worked in a salon for 2.5 years, then went to canada and did a colour training program which is how i found work with this workplace

i do know you must do 2,000 hour apprenticeship , usually 11 months in order to obtain a license, is it a good idea to include on the LMIA form that i must do the 2000 hour apprenticeship from ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TRADES ...I already have the relevant qualifications for the job noc6271 - 2 years of school plus 1 year specialist training program in colour

 

[Kaur Gurpreet]

Hi guys, how long does it take to get LMIA for EXpress Entry?
I have 2 years work experience with same employer now leaving country due to refusal for work permit PNP PR application under processing.
Any suggestions/help will be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

 

[Funbox]

Hi guys, how long does it take to get LMIA for EXpress Entry?
I have 2 years work experience with same employer now leaving country due to refusal for work permit PNP PR application under processing.
Any suggestions/help will be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

My application reached 18 weeks and it is still pending. I've seen applications from other people that took around 15-20 weeks. So, I'd say this is the average.
Although there are a very few situations that it is processed in 10 days. There are not any official statistics.

 

[Kaur Gurpreet]

My application reached 18 weeks and it is still pending. I've seen applications from other people that took around 15-20 weeks. So, I'd say this is the average.
Although there are a very few situations that it is processed in 10 days. There are not any official statistics.

My lawyer is telling me that they are receiving in two weeks, maximum 1 month. M so confused what to do.

 

[LinaD]

My lawyer is telling me that they are receiving in two weeks, maximum 1 month. M so confused what to do.

If it is high wage it is possible to go from to weeks to one month, read please some of comments before in this forum and you can see that.

 

[Funbox]

If it is high wage it is possible to go from to weeks to one month, read please some of comments before in this forum and you can see that.

My application is in the high wage stream and it's been 18 weeks already...

 

[LinaD]

My application is in the high wage stream and it's been 18 weeks already...

Based on mittler83 and redcar22 they got approved lmia less than a month, hope even than is taking so long our lmia will be approved too

 

[Funbox]

Based on mittler83 and redcar22 they got approved lmia less than a month, hope even than is taking so long our lmia will be approved too

Thanks. I hope so.
It's hard to say an average. I've seen so many different cases and it seems to not have a standard.
Sunshinegirl_X and ruby13 got an LMIA approved in 15-19 weeks.

 

[Kaur Gurpreet]

Thanks. I hope so.
It's hard to say an average. I've seen so many different cases and it seems to not have a standard.
Sunshinegirl_X and ruby13 got an LMIA approved in 15-19 weeks.

Thank you guys