LMIA Exempt Job Offer - IEC WP

[iecholderincanada]

Hello,

My background:

• I was already working at my current workplace before activating my IEC WP.
• I activated my IEC (Working Holiday) Open Work Permit on Aug 2019.
• As stated before, I just continued working at my NOC Type B (2282 User Support Technician) job, fulltime (40 hrs a week) up until now.
• Now: I have a couple more months to reach my 12 month 'Canadian Skilled Work Experience' requirement for the CEC.

My Question:
The IEC work permit is a LMIA exempt wp. And seeing as I will soon have 1 year of FT work experience with my current employer and as it is indefinite (no expiry) and fulltime.

Does this mean I can take advantage of the 'Valid Job Offer' option (as the I meet the criteria and that my IEC allows me to be LMIA exempt) so I can get 50 CRS points?

References supporting my claim that IEC is LMIA exempt:

IEC is part of the International Mobility Program, which means employers who hire IEC participants do not need to complete a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=935&top=25

• Exempt for Canadian interests reasons under the reciprocal employment category:

reciprocal employment – lets foreign workers get jobs in Canada when Canadians have similar opportunities in other countries

1. general (such as professional coaches and athletes working for Canadian teams)
2. International Experience Canada – a work abroad program for youth and young professionals

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/offer-employment/lmia-exempt.html


Thanks!

 

[scylla]

Hello,

My background:

• I was already working at my current workplace before activating my IEC WP.
• I activated my IEC (Working Holiday) Open Work Permit on Aug 2019.
• As stated before, I just continued working at my NOC Type B (2282 User Support Technician) job, fulltime (40 hrs a week) up until now.
• Now: I have a couple more months to reach my 12 month 'Canadian Skilled Work Experience' requirement for the CEC.

My Question:
The IEC work permit is a LMIA exempt wp. And seeing as I will soon have 1 year of FT work experience with my current employer and as it is indefinite (no expiry) and fulltime.

Does this mean I can take advantage of the 'Valid Job Offer' option (as the I meet the criteria and that my IEC allows me to be LMIA exempt) so I can get 50 CRS points?

References supporting my claim that IEC is LMIA exempt:


https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=935&top=25

• Exempt for Canadian interests reasons under the reciprocal employment category:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/offer-employment/lmia-exempt.html


Thanks!

No - you cannot claim points for having a job offer. If you want to claim job offer points then your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA.

The bit you've quoted above only applies to those who are in Canada on a closed work permit that lists their employer (e.g. ICT, Young Professional). Since you are here on an open work permit, this rule does not extend to you.

 

[iecholderincanada]

No - you cannot claim points for having a job offer. If you want to claim job offer points then your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA.

The bit you've quoted above only applies to those who are in Canada on a closed work permit that lists their employer (e.g. ICT, Young Professional). Since you are here on an open work permit, this rule does not extend to you.

That's disappointing. Thanks.