LMIA/LMO +600 point TFW

[macast]

This week friend of mine had a meeting with somebody that is expert in Immigration processes, somebody that had proved his skills in other immigration topics but not EE.

He have an LMIA to get a new work permit (renew), this work permit application is in process and as far as I know he should have no problem with it.

This person told my friend this LMIA will not be valid to get the 600 points in Express Entry. Looks like she argued that LMIA needs to be different than the ones that are issued for temporal work permits to get 600 points.

I know there are 2 types of LMIAs around there but as far as i know all of them would get 600 points for EE.

Anybody had problems after receive the ITA ? Do you guys knows what she means?

Anyway we can apply for PNP but that means another year at least.

I am pretty sure she is wrong, and she is mixing old programs (CEC) requirements.

 

[Pippin]

Is the LMIA for a job in skill level OAB?

 

[macast]

Yes

 

[Pippin]

I am not an expert, but it sounds like she had it the wrong way round. There is the $1000 LMIA to get a temporary work permit and there is the EE only LMIA for no fee. And there is the dual LMIA for EE that allows the worker to come start employment before PR processed which also costs $1000.

 

[macast]

In a nutshell, any LMIA give you 600 points, right?

 

[Pippin]

As long as it is for a permanent full time position in skill level OAB. Perhaps she was thinking that the job offer was only a temporary one, in which case it wouldn't qualify for EE. Again I am not an expert, but that's how I understand it. What is the wording in the job offer?
Your turn!

 

[Intocanada]

What I understand reading the below page is when employer files new LMIA, the employer needs to select the option whether LMIA is supported for TFW, PR or dual.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2014-12-01.asp#19

But if the candidate is already working in Canada with +ve LMIA, new LMIA isn't needed(basically old LMIA/LMO).

15. Can an employer who currently employs a temporary foreign worker (TFW) use Express Entry to support their application for permanent residence?

Yes. As long as the TFW is in Canada working under a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), you can offer them a permanent job to support their application for permanent residence. Your TFW would have to create an Express Entry profile and include their job offer information. A job offer supported by an LMIA will give a candidate enough additional points and be ranked high enough to be invited to apply at the next eligible round of invitations.

If you are considering permanently hiring a TFW and you do not have a positive LMIA for the job, you will first need to make every effort to try and find a Canadian or permanent resident to fill the job opportunity. You will need to meet LMIA requirements, including posting your job ad on Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) Job Bank in addition to advertising in two other places. If you have done this and have been unsuccessful in filling your job opportunity, you can apply for an LMIA for the TFW through Service Canada. The TFW would then have to create an Express Entry profile, meet the minimum criteria and include their job offer information so they get enough additional points and be ranked high enough to be invited to apply at the next eligible round of invitations.

 

[Pippin]

Ok so here is the rub.....it states a positive LMIA, so that would have to be newly acquired. An LMO did not have such stringent requirements. Am I interpreting it correctly?

 

[macast]

The LMIA begin like this:

This is to inform you that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has determined that you application for a LMIA received on 2015/01/14 meets the requirements of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

So? What you think guys? +600 points or not?

 

[Pippin]

The LMIA begin like this:

So? What you think guys? +600 points or not?

It says TFW not EE unfortunately. Looks like employer didn't select PR. The job offer must be full time and permanent.

 

[iceberge]

The LMIA begin like this:

So? What you think guys? +600 points or not?

As my opinion yes 600 will get, why you not go ahead create profile and enter information. You will get the answer.

 

[Pippin]

I am not an expert so don't pass up an opportunity if you can take it. All the best. I hope you are successful and will let us know how it goes.

 

[macast]

Anybody already got an ITA with an LMIA for TFW ? Anybody with experience in this?

 

[Intocanada]

Anybody already got an ITA with an LMIA for TFW ? Anybody with experience in this?

I got LMIA for TFW last yr. Using the same LMIA I applied for Express Entry and I got the invite.

 

[macast]

Awesome!!! Thanks for your reply

I got LMIA for TFW last yr. Using the same LMIA I applied for Express Entry and I got the invite.