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LMIA or Work Permit (better option and why)

sanjj

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Nov 13, 2014
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I have 7+ years of experience which falls under NOC 2173. My Profile is there in EE with 376 points. I am trying for work permit (or LMIA) through job portals. My question is which is better option:- Work Permit or LMIA
a) Get work permit and go to Canada. Then after how many months I can claim 600 points? What if I get ITA within 1-2 months while I am on work permit in Canada?

b) Accept LMIA and update EE for additional 600 points and let the process of PR continue in the due course. The only problem I see in this option is that employer may not wait for me for 6 months as after ITA it takes min 6 months.

Anyone faced similar situation? any suggestions?
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Your question doesn't make sense. You need an approved LMIA to get a work permit.