LMO Rejected, Trying My Luck On AINP Skilled Worker Category

[jagota_j]

Hi,

I am currently working as a Technical Support Representative at Shaw Communications and my LMO had recently been rejected by Service Canada on the basis of the wages offered. My position is a part-time, permanent role with $17.25/hr but I get atleast 40 hrs/week and some overtime.

This is what service canada had to say:

“The wages you are offering are not consistent with prevailing wages paid to Canadians in the requested occupation” and “Applications for Labour Market Opinions must reflect wages consistent with prevailing rates specified for the occupation in the region. The prevailing wage is applied to ensure that the hiring of the foreign worker will not place downward pressure on the wages of Canadians/Permanent Residents.”

I have got all the paperwork filled for AINP Skilled Worker category and am now going to send it across to the AINP.

Any ideas what should I do now? My post graduate work permit expires on March 22, 2013.

 

[bubence]

Hi jagota_j,

If I understood correctly you have Post Graduate Work Permit which means you don't need an LMO:

ƒƒIf an LMO does not exist, provide the documents to show the exemption used for the work permit (e.g. North American Free Trade Agreement, Post-
Graduation Work Permit, etc.)

I'm planning to apply without an LMO only with my PGWP so can someone from the senior members confirm this is correct?

Thanks
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[gn53914]

I am not a Senior but know for sure that what you stated is correct. PGWP or open work permit are proofs for LMO exemption.