No points for expired LMIA in express entry

[alal123]

Hi All,

I am working in Canada on an LMIA based work permit. My work permit is valid till Jan 2023 but the LMIA it was based on expired in Aug 2021. I see that I am not getting 50 points in the express entry for LMIA for NOC A type job. My job offer is permanent. Can someone please clarify if I should be getting the 50 points or not? Appreciate the help. Below were choices I made.

Does Alal have a job offer in Canada? : Yes

The offer must:

• be for full-time and for at least one year
• meet different requirements depending on type of job (i.e. some need apprenticeships and certification) and
• be non-seasonal for Federal Skilled Workers.

Is this job offer for work that is: Yes

• full-time
• continuous and
• for at least one year?

Is this job offer for work that is non-seasonal? Yes

An embassy, consulate or high commission in Canada? No

An employer on the list of ineligible employers with the Government of Canada? No

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi All,

I am working in Canada on an LMIA based work permit. My work permit is valid till Jan 2023 but the LMIA it was based on expired in Aug 2021. I see that I am not getting 50 points in the express entry for LMIA for NOC A type job. My job offer is permanent. Can someone please clarify if I should be getting the 50 points or not? Appreciate the help. Below were choices I made.

Does Alal have a job offer in Canada? : Yes

The offer must:

• be for full-time and for at least one year
• meet different requirements depending on type of job (i.e. some need apprenticeships and certification) and
• be non-seasonal for Federal Skilled Workers.

Is this job offer for work that is: Yes

• full-time
• continuous and
• for at least one year?

Is this job offer for work that is non-seasonal? Yes

An embassy, consulate or high commission in Canada? No

An employer on the list of ineligible employers with the Government of Canada? No

Is it LMIA exempt?

 

[alal123]

Not LMIA exempt

 

[Naturgrl]

Not LMIA exempt

You need a new job offer letter stating you will have a permanent job one year past receiving PR. You can’t use your original job offer. Do you have that?

 

[pw0032239]

did you get 50 points @alal123

 

[alal123]

did you get 50 points @alal123

Yes

 

[krishislegend]

Yes

So what did you do? i am also in similar situation. My LMIA is expired but on closed work permit. So can i add this to my express entry profile and get 50 points?

 

[alal123]

You should be able to get 50 points as long as you are working for same employer. I had accidentally selected job to be seasonal in the profile so I wasn't getting 50 points. I later changed it to permanent and then I could see 50 points added to the score.

 

[canuck78]

So what did you do? i am also in similar situation. My LMIA is expired but on closed work permit. So can i add this to my express entry profile and get 50 points?

No you must get a new LMIA.

 

[krishislegend]

No you must get a new LMIA.

so even when i am on work permit, i cant use the LMIA in my express entry profile and i have to get new LMIA right? correct me if i am wrong and thanks as always for helping.

 

[canuck78]

so even when i am on work permit, i cant use the LMIA in my express entry profile and i have to get new LMIA right? correct me if i am wrong and thanks as always for helping.

Yes you’ll need a new LMIA if you want the points.

 

[meddreamer81]

Hey man I am on the same situation and I didn't dare to add my job offer because I am not sure if it a valid one.

The valid job offer MUST be a permanent job with one year past receiving a PR. You can’t use your original Work Permit job offer.
Do you have that? Please reply, I would appreciate your input.

 

[alal123]

Used original one

 

[alal123]

You need a new job offer letter stating you will have a permanent job one year past receiving PR. You can’t use your original job offer. Do you have that?

No

 

[Sid King]

Hi folks! So what is the conclusion here? Can the expired LMIA be used to obtain 50 pts , when you have the Closed work permit based on that LMIA? Like you already have the job based on this LMIA , so what is the point of getting new LMIA , I don't understand.