LMIA exempted number for OWP under Startup

[muddin]

I have appiled Startup PR application and its under process. I also applied Open Work Permit. 2 months back, medical also done. Recently IRCC sent application to submit LMIA exempted number and compliance fee for OWP. As I know, LMIA is exempted by default under OWP. Need guidance whether it’s required, if so which LMIA exempted number needs to provide and whats the fee for that.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

That's A77, but check your eligibility.

 

[muddin]

Thanks. Would you pls share the eligibility criteria under A77.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Eligibility
For applications received prior to October 3, 2024, to be eligible for a start-up business class work permit, the applicant should

• have received notification from a designated entity that a commitment certificate was issued, which
  • indicates that the applicant is an essential member of the business team
  • explains the urgent reasons for the applicant to be in Canada prior to obtaining permanent residence
• have an application for permanent residence in the start-up business class pending, which was submitted while the commitment certificate was valid
  • If the applicant is part of an investor group, all designated essential members of the group should have pending permanent resident applications
• intend to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec
• have sufficient liquid funds (separate from any investment funds) to meet the low income cut-off (LICO) for their family size for a minimum of 52 weeks
• have the language skill levels required for the employment
  • Generally, a level 5 in all 4 language-skill areas in the Canadian Language Benchmarks (for English) or the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (for French) demonstrates this.
• have an offer of employment as an entrepreneur and have paid the employer compliance fee
• have submitted their work permit application electronically prior to entering Canada or after if they meet the requirements of R199 prior to October 3, 2024
  • Applications submitted at a port of entry are not eligible for this category

Prior to May 18, 2023, applicants were assessed against the following criteria:

• A commitment certificate must have been issued by a designated entity indicating that the work permit applicant is “essential” and there are urgent business reasons for the applicant’s early entry to Canada (section 8.0 of the commitment certificate must be completed)
• A letter of support linked to a commitment certificate has been issued by a designated entity
• The applicant must intend to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec
• The applicant must have sufficient funds to meet the LICO for their family size for 52 weeks
• The applicant exempt from a labour market impact assessment (LMIA) (IMM5802) has completed an offer of employment and marked themselves as self-employed, and the form and employer compliance fee have been submitted to IRCC

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/provincial-nominees-permanent-resident-applicants/work-permits-start-business-class-permanent-resident-visa-applicants.html#toc1

 

[muddin]

Thanks. Yes, all those I have. But, using A77, will Open Work Permit applicable? Moreover, my lawyer saying there shouldnt require LMIA exempted number under OWP. They advised to raise webform to exclude the number, I raised also, but didnt get any feedback from IRCC and it’s already few months past. I am afraid whether they cancel the OWP app. Would you pls clarify on this.

 

[scylla]

Thanks. Yes, all those I have. But, using A77, will Open Work Permit applicable? Moreover, my lawyer saying there shouldnt require LMIA exempted number under OWP. They advised to raise webform to exclude the number, I raised also, but didnt get any feedback from IRCC and it’s already few months past. I am afraid whether they cancel the OWP app. Would you pls clarify on this.

Post the the Business Immigration section of the forum vs. here. That's where all of the Start Up visa questions are and you'll get more responses to your question there from people going through the process themselves. This is the wrong place to be posting for that.

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/forums/business-immigration.7/