LMIA Compliance & Justice

[DreamPRC19]

Dear frndz,

NEED ADVICE VERY URGENTLY,

I am writing to seek your advice regarding a challenging situation I am currently facing with my employer. I was issued an LMIA and obtained a work permit for Canada. However, after this, the employer is now refusing to provide me with the offer letter needed for travel unless I pay them a certain more amount.

I have informed them that I am unable to make this payment, but they remain firm in their demand. As a result of accepting this LMIA opportunity, I declined a previous offer (different employer)under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), leaving me without either option now.

I would appreciate your expert advice on how to handle this situation, as it has put my plans for Canadian permanent residency in jeopardy.

1.If I complain on employer to IRCC what will impact on employer and also on my future immigration plans?

2.How can I recover the amount as well?

If this is not the right forum please advise to post there..!

Thank you in advance for your guidance.

Sincerely,

 

[canuck78]

Dear frndz,

NEED ADVICE VERY URGENTLY,

I am writing to seek your advice regarding a challenging situation I am currently facing with my employer. I was issued an LMIA and obtained a work permit for Canada. However, after this, the employer is now refusing to provide me with the offer letter needed for travel unless I pay them a certain more amount.

I have informed them that I am unable to make this payment, but they remain firm in their demand. As a result of accepting this LMIA opportunity, I declined a previous offer (different employer)under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), leaving me without either option now.

I would appreciate your expert advice on how to handle this situation, as it has put my plans for Canadian permanent residency in jeopardy.

1.If I complain on employer to IRCC what will impact on employer and also on my future immigration plans?

2.How can I recover the amount as well?

If this is not the right forum please advise to post there..!

Thank you in advance for your guidance.

Sincerely,

Paying for employment is not allowed. You can report the employer but they also have the right to rescind your job offer.

 

[Copingwithlife]

Dear frndz,

NEED ADVICE VERY URGENTLY,

I am writing to seek your advice regarding a challenging situation I am currently facing with my employer. I was issued an LMIA and obtained a work permit for Canada. However, after this, the employer is now refusing to provide me with the offer letter needed for travel unless I pay them a certain more amount.

I have informed them that I am unable to make this payment, but they remain firm in their demand. As a result of accepting this LMIA opportunity, I declined a previous offer (different employer)under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), leaving me without either option now.

I would appreciate your expert advice on how to handle this situation, as it has put my plans for Canadian permanent residency in jeopardy.

1.If I complain on employer to IRCC what will impact on employer and also on my future immigration plans?

2.How can I recover the amount as well?

If this is not the right forum please advise to post there..!

Thank you in advance for your guidance.

Sincerely,

You can’t really complain about something you’re doing when it’s against the rules ….and expect sympathy
Paying for employment used to be a dirty little secret, now it’s admitted to and when things don’t work out , people have the audacity to complain or seek “ justice “

Doesn’t work that way

You’d be complaining to a Government department for something you’ve done that’s against the rules
What do yah think they’d say ?

 

[DreamPRC19]

You can’t really complain about something you’re doing when it’s against the rules ….and expect sympathy
Paying for employment used to be a dirty little secret, now it’s admitted to and when things don’t work out , people have the audacity to complain or seek “ justice “

Doesn’t work that way

Thank you for your perspective. I understand your point about the importance of following the rules, and I agree that adhering to regulations is essential for both parties involved in the employment process, which I have completed professionally(Interview etc).

However, I believe that the pursuit of fair and legal employment practices benefits everyone, not just individual applicants. The goal isn’t merely to "complain" but to ensure that all processes align with the standards set to protect workers’ rights and ensure employer accountability. Addressing these concerns isn’t about seeking undue sympathy; rather, it’s about upholding the integrity of the system and ensuring that no party is taken advantage of.

When individuals raise concerns, especially around matters that are increasingly acknowledged in the open, it signals a collective move towards transparency and justice, which I hope we can all support.

To clarify, my concerns arose after my visa was stamped, which is why I’m here seeking advice. Had I been fully aware of all the conditions beforehand, I might not be in this position.

At this stage, I’m simply trying to understand my rights and ensure everything aligns with fair and legal practices.
My intent is not to look for sympathy but to seek clarity on the best course forward. I appreciate the feedback and any constructive guidance the forum can provide.


Thank you

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you for your perspective. I understand your point about the importance of following the rules, and I agree that adhering to regulations is essential for both parties involved in the employment process, which I have completed professionally(Interview etc).

However, I believe that the pursuit of fair and legal employment practices benefits everyone, not just individual applicants. The goal isn’t merely to "complain" but to ensure that all processes align with the standards set to protect workers’ rights and ensure employer accountability. Addressing these concerns isn’t about seeking undue sympathy; rather, it’s about upholding the integrity of the system and ensuring that no party is taken advantage of.

When individuals raise concerns, especially around matters that are increasingly acknowledged in the open, it signals a collective move towards transparency and justice, which I hope we can all support.

To clarify, my concerns arose after my visa was stamped, which is why I’m here seeking advice. Had I been fully aware of all the conditions beforehand, I might not be in this position.

At this stage, I’m simply trying to understand my rights and ensure everything aligns with fair and legal practices.
My intent is not to look for sympathy but to seek clarity on the best course forward. I appreciate the feedback and any constructive guidance the forum can provide.


Thank you

When did you enter Canada? Not sure how you were eligible for another offer with a LMIA and closed work permit.

1. Submit complaint to EDSC, IRCC and police. Tell them that you bought a LMIA illegally and now being asked for more money.
2. You will not get your money back unless you sue employer through the courts. That will cost 10X more then what money you want back.

 

[DreamPRC19]

Paying for employment is not allowed. You can report the employer but they also have the right to rescind your job offer.

Thank you for the advice. I understand that paying for employment is not allowed and that reporting such practices is a right available to employees. I’m also aware that filing a complaint with IRCC could lead to my job offer being rescinded.

However, my primary concern is ensuring that my immigration process aligns with Canadian regulations and does not involve any practices that could affect my long-term future here.

If there are other constructive ways to address this issue without risking immigration status in the future
,
I’d appreciate any insights.

 

[DreamPRC19]

When did you enter Canada? Not sure how you were eligible for another offer with a LMIA and closed work permit.

1. Submit complaint to EDSC, IRCC and police. Tell them that you bought a LMIA illegally and now being asked for more money.
2. You will not get your money back unless you sue employer through the courts. That will cost 10X more then what money you want back.

Thank you for the suggestions. To clarify, I did not buy the LMIA. I went through a legitimate hiring process, including interviews, and was not asked for any payment until after my visa was stamped. I haven’t entered Canada, and given the circumstances, I no longer wish to proceed with this LMIA.

It’s also worth mentioning that I resigned from my job in my home country to pursue this opportunity. Now, due to these issues, I find myself without employment and unable to proceed with the LMIA.

I understand the advice about submitting a complaint to EDSC, IRCC, and the police, but I want to be clear that I wasn’t involved in any illegal purchase of an LMIA. My goal is simply to ensure my record remains clean and compliant with Canadian regulations, which is why I am carefully considering my options for moving forward.

Thank you again for your input.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you for the suggestions. To clarify, I did not buy the LMIA. I went through a legitimate hiring process, including interviews, and was not asked for any payment until after my visa was stamped. I haven’t entered Canada, and given the circumstances, I no longer wish to proceed with this LMIA.

It’s also worth mentioning that I resigned from my job in my home country to pursue this opportunity. Now, due to these issues, I find myself without employment and unable to proceed with the LMIA.

I understand the advice about submitting a complaint to EDSC, IRCC, and the police, but I want to be clear that I wasn’t involved in any illegal purchase of an LMIA. My goal is simply to ensure my record remains clean and compliant with Canadian regulations, which is why I am carefully considering my options for moving forward.

Thank you again for your input.

You can file a complaint in Canada. You will not get any money back. If not using the LMIA, then you may just want to let the whole thing go and move on.

 

[YVR123]

Dear frndz,

NEED ADVICE VERY URGENTLY,

I am writing to seek your advice regarding a challenging situation I am currently facing with my employer. I was issued an LMIA and obtained a work permit for Canada. However, after this, the employer is now refusing to provide me with the offer letter needed for travel unless I pay them a certain more amount.

I have informed them that I am unable to make this payment, but they remain firm in their demand. As a result of accepting this LMIA opportunity, I declined a previous offer (different employer)under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), leaving me without either option now.

I would appreciate your expert advice on how to handle this situation, as it has put my plans for Canadian permanent residency in jeopardy.

1.If I complain on employer to IRCC what will impact on employer and also on my future immigration plans?

2.How can I recover the amount as well?

If this is not the right forum please advise to post there..!

Thank you in advance for your guidance.

Sincerely,

What do you mean by "However, after this, the employer is now refusing to provide me with the offer letter needed for travel unless I pay them a certain more amount."

Did you get your original job offer and the employer to apply by paying them? That's immigration fraud. You have no right to complain being partner of an immigration fraud.
It's like you rob a bank with a partner and afterwards, you didn't get your fair share of money. Do you think you can report that to the police and get them to give you your share?

You likely have been scammed.