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LMIA for International Student case

danihananel94

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Sep 1, 2022
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On what basis is your job LMIA exempt? I would recommend that you quote the specific exemption (code / number) you fall under and also obtain documents from your employer to support this. This should be a job offer letter that outlines your NOC and job duties, along with information regarding the LMIA exemption (e.g. is this due to the nature of your employer's business or something else). Basically you need to prove that you have a job offer (that should be easy) and then prove you fall under an LMIA exemption. If you tell us which specific exemption you fall under, we might be able to help further.

I'm not sure what you mean by "any IRCC information that clearly defines the pathway for switching from a study permit to closed work permit". You would simply apply for a closed work permit. However I don't think this is what you need to prove. You need to prove you are eligible for a closed work permit without an approved LMIA.
Thanks for ur response. My job is LMIA exempt by eeason of JOB VACANCY ASSESSMENT approval (JVA) granted my employer by the office of immigration & Multiculturalism, which allows him to employ a specific amount of foreign workers within a time frame. The document specificies that once the employer grants an offer to an employee, it is mandatory for the employee to apply for NLPNP attaching every required document & the JVA which I have done. But the provincial immigration officer is asking me if I am eligible to apply for a work permit "in my own right" without a PNP nomination. She doesn't seem convinced from my response, quoting that I av to demonstrate I am eligible for work permit first without their pnp nomination.
 

scylla

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Thanks for ur response. My job is LMIA exempt by eeason of JOB VACANCY ASSESSMENT approval (JVA) granted my employer by the office of immigration & Multiculturalism, which allows him to employ a specific amount of foreign workers within a time frame. The document specificies that once the employer grants an offer to an employee, it is mandatory for the employee to apply for NLPNP attaching every required document & the JVA which I have done. But the provincial immigration officer is asking me if I am eligible to apply for a work permit "in my own right" without a PNP nomination. She doesn't seem convinced from my response, quoting that I av to demonstrate I am eligible for work permit first without their pnp nomination.
I don't know the answer to this. You may want to speak with a lawyer.
 

Naturgrl

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Thanks for ur response. My job is LMIA exempt by eeason of JOB VACANCY ASSESSMENT approval (JVA) granted my employer by the office of immigration & Multiculturalism, which allows him to employ a specific amount of foreign workers within a time frame. The document specificies that once the employer grants an offer to an employee, it is mandatory for the employee to apply for NLPNP attaching every required document & the JVA which I have done. But the provincial immigration officer is asking me if I am eligible to apply for a work permit "in my own right" without a PNP nomination. She doesn't seem convinced from my response, quoting that I av to demonstrate I am eligible for work permit first without their pnp nomination.
From the NL website on JVAs: Employers with temporary labour needs can hire Temporary International Workers through Service Canada’s Labour Market Impact Assessment, or if your needs meet one of the exempted areas specified by the Government of Canada.

So what is the exemption code that you are eligible under? What is your NOC? The job vacancy is through the province and links you to the code exemptions th. You need to be eligible for a work permit through one of the exemption codes.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes.html
 

danihananel94

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Sep 1, 2022
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From the NL website on JVAs: Employers with temporary labour needs can hire Temporary International Workers through Service Canada’s Labour Market Impact Assessment, or if your needs meet one of the exempted areas specified by the Government of Canada.

So what is the exemption code that you are eligible under? What is your NOC? The job vacancy is through the province and links you to the code exemptions th. You need to be eligible for a work permit through one of the exemption codes.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes.html
My NOC is C. The exemption code is T13 under R204. The job is personal care aide.
 

rhion23

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Nov 22, 2019
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Thanks for ur response. My job is LMIA exempt by eeason of JOB VACANCY ASSESSMENT approval (JVA) granted my employer by the office of immigration & Multiculturalism, which allows him to employ a specific amount of foreign workers within a time frame. The document specificies that once the employer grants an offer to an employee, it is mandatory for the employee to apply for NLPNP attaching every required document & the JVA which I have done. But the provincial immigration officer is asking me if I am eligible to apply for a work permit "in my own right" without a PNP nomination. She doesn't seem convinced from my response, quoting that I av to demonstrate I am eligible for work permit first without their pnp nomination.
Hi! What happened to your nlpnp application? Did you received your nomination already?
 

danihananel94

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Sep 1, 2022
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Am sorry this is coming late. I received my nomination and currently on a work permit. Tnks alot to scylla and Naturgrl for their input.
 
Dec 24, 2022
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Am sorry this is coming late. I received my nomination and currently on a work permit. Tnks alot to scylla and Naturgrl for their input.

Hello. Did you finish your program of study before applying for the closed work permit?

If no, what percentage of your program was completed when you applied for the closed work permit?
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Hello. Did you finish your program of study before applying for the closed work permit?

If no, what percentage of your program was completed when you applied for the closed work permit?
In this case they already had a year experience which alllwed them to apply for a very specific program. There is huge demand for personal support workers which is why they had this particular program.
 
Dec 24, 2022
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In this case they already had a year experience which alllwed them to apply for a very specific program. There is huge demand for personal support workers which is why they had this particular program.

Hello. Does this mean that if i have years of experience in IT for example, i can choose not to complete my current program of study if i get a job offer via lmia that is related to my IT experience, and apply for a closed work permit?