LMIA EXEMPTION

[H_kiani]

Hey Guys,

I have got a question, i was hopping if any of you might have the answer to it.
Would a person be eligible for LMIA exemption while holding open work permit and 1+ work experience in canada.

Thanks

 

[DelPiero07]

If you're talking about the 50/200 points one could get for having a valid job offer then no, you do not qualify.

 

[H_kiani]

But according to the exemption code list the graduate student holding PGWP are exempt from LMIA

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/students/post-grad.asp

 

[kryt0n]

But to qualify for the additional points you have to either have an lmia or a closed work permit such as a NAFTA or ICT. A PGWP does not qualify.

 

[DelPiero07]

Correct, a PGWP is an open work permit thus, it does not qualify.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/offer.asp

 

[H_kiani]

Base on the telephonic conversation i had with cic,
They told me i could check the section in the check list for the job offer while i have exemption, and i could the 50 points

 

[DelPiero07]

Base on the telephonic conversation i had with cic,
They told me i could check the section in the check list for the job offer while i have exemption, and i could the 50 points

Then go for it, claim those 50 points an await rejection.

 

[kryt0n]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/exempt.asp

 

[H_kiani]

DelPiero07,
what would you suggest ?!

 

[DelPiero07]

I suggest for you not to claim those points are you're not entitled to them.

You do not have a LMIA exempt work permit which is employer specific.

 

[kryt0n]

what are the chances for PR with 500 points?

Considering 75% of draws have been below 500, probably very high.

Make sure you have not claimed the 50 points for valid job offer.

 

[H_kiani]

Would it possible to switch from Open work permit to close work permit ?

 

[kryt0n]

Would it possible to switch from Open work permit to close work permit ?

You'll have to qualify under one of the closed work permit streams, then work for them for a year on that permit to qualify for the points.

 

[kryt0n]

So it guess, it would be better to just apply with my current credentials.

As long as you have said no to having a valid job offer.