- Feb 14, 2010
- 18
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- Buffalo (transferred to Ottawa CPP-O)
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 04-11-2011
- AOR Received.
- 02-02-2012
- File Transfer...
- 02-02-2011
- Med's Request
- 27-02-2012
- Med's Done....
- 07-03-2012
- Interview........
- waived
- Passport Req..
- 23-04-2012
- VISA ISSUED...
- 05-06-2012
- LANDED..........
- 28-06-2012
Hey
I'm a bit rusty on TFW visa processes, as the last time I went through one of these I was going through the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) process with HRSDC. I've been trying to read up on the new systems and wanted to clarify a few things:
From what I recall from the LMO system of yesteryear, application to HRSDC was rather straightforward. A letter outlining the job posting, where is was posted (had to be posted on the canada job bank and a couple other sites), was sent along with the job offer and info about the potential candidate to HRSDC. There were no fees associated with applying to HRSDC for the LMO, and when/if that came back as approved, one then applied for a TFW permit through CIC.
With the new system, I'm noticing that the LMIA (which seems to have replaced LMO) has a $1000+$100 fee associated with it? But along with that, I also notice more language around exemptions from needing a LMIA.
Specifically, what I am looking at is what is termed "Significant benefit." I'm looking at a hire that is under NOC 5131 or possibly 0511 or 5112. In any of these cases, the prospective candidate would be a rather specialized position that would hit many, if not all of the marks outlined as having “significant social or cultural benefit." What then happens if one is exempt from a LMIA, or thinks they are exempt? Does the candidate then just then apply direct to CIC as a TFW?
Anyone have some clarity around this process? More resources to read or maybe some threads they could point me too?
Thanks!
I'm a bit rusty on TFW visa processes, as the last time I went through one of these I was going through the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) process with HRSDC. I've been trying to read up on the new systems and wanted to clarify a few things:
From what I recall from the LMO system of yesteryear, application to HRSDC was rather straightforward. A letter outlining the job posting, where is was posted (had to be posted on the canada job bank and a couple other sites), was sent along with the job offer and info about the potential candidate to HRSDC. There were no fees associated with applying to HRSDC for the LMO, and when/if that came back as approved, one then applied for a TFW permit through CIC.
With the new system, I'm noticing that the LMIA (which seems to have replaced LMO) has a $1000+$100 fee associated with it? But along with that, I also notice more language around exemptions from needing a LMIA.
Specifically, what I am looking at is what is termed "Significant benefit." I'm looking at a hire that is under NOC 5131 or possibly 0511 or 5112. In any of these cases, the prospective candidate would be a rather specialized position that would hit many, if not all of the marks outlined as having “significant social or cultural benefit." What then happens if one is exempt from a LMIA, or thinks they are exempt? Does the candidate then just then apply direct to CIC as a TFW?
Anyone have some clarity around this process? More resources to read or maybe some threads they could point me too?
Thanks!