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PGWP + LMIA= 2 work permits?

red2seats

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Hi all, thank you for your time.
Just wonder if I have got post grad work permit and and at the same time en employer can offer me LMIA, so at that moment i will be holding 2 work permits, is this possible?

Or do i need to disclaim the post grad wp in order to obtain lmia points??
 
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Hi all, thank you for your time.
Just wonder if I have got post grad work permit and and at the same time en employer can offer me LMIA, so at that moment i will be holding 2 work permits, is this possible?

Or do i need to disclaim the post grad wp in order to obtain lmia points??
You can have as.many work permits you want
 
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Hi all, thank you for your time.
Just wonder if I have got post grad work permit and and at the same time en employer can offer me LMIA, so at that moment i will be holding 2 work permits, is this possible?

Or do i need to disclaim the post grad wp in order to obtain lmia points??
You would lose the PGWP if you apply for a closed work permit based on an LMIA.

However, note that if the employer gets a new positive LMIA naming you and issues you a job offer that meets the requirements, you don't require a closed work permit to get the 50 points.
 

red2seats

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You would lose the PGWP if you apply for a closed work permit based on an LMIA.

However, note that if the employer gets a new positive LMIA naming you and issues you a job offer that meets the requirements, you don't require a closed work permit to get the 50 points.
Hi, thank you for that useful info. Are you meant that the employer apply for lmia for me, if the cic assessed this employer and approved, i dont need to reapply work permit, still able to get 50 points as long as i hv this new valid lmia qualification?
 

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Hi, thank you for that useful info. Are you meant that the employer apply for lmia for me, if the cic assessed this employer and approved, i dont need to reapply work permit, still able to get 50 points as long as i hv this new valid lmia qualification?
IRCC doesn't have anything to do with approving LMIAs.

Employers can apply for LMIAs to just support PR apps. These LMIAs can be used to get job offer points but not to apply for a work permit.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/offer-employment.html
 
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To simplify things up, your employer should apply for a LMIA for supporting PR purpose in order to give you additional 50 points. you don't need to apply for a new work permit after the LMIA is approved. You can continue using your PGWP.
 
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red2seats

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To simplify things up, your employer should have for a LMIA for supporting PR purpose in order to give you additional 50 points. you don't need to apply for a new work permit after the LMIA is approved. You can continue using your PGWP.
Thanks for clarification.
 

red2seats

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To simplify things up, your employer should apply for a LMIA for supporting PR purpose in order to give you additional 50 points. you don't need to apply for a new work permit after the LMIA is approved. You can continue using your PGWP.
Thank you for your time, just want to confirm how should they start?

Apply for lmia assesement> waiting for officer assesement interview> got approval letter = i hv got 50 points?

At the same time I can still holding PGWP to work?

Thanks!
 

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Thank you for your time, just want to confirm how should they start?

Apply for lmia assesement> waiting for officer assesement interview> got approval letter = i hv got 50 points?

At the same time I can still holding PGWP to work?

Thanks!
Hi, sorry for the late reply. Yes, after their LMIA application got approved, you can answer YES to the question "do you have a valid job offer" in EE system, then fill in your LMIA file # and other information. Then you EE score will update and give you additional 50 points.
 

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You would lose the PGWP if you apply for a closed work permit based on an LMIA.

However, note that if the employer gets a new positive LMIA naming you and issues you a job offer that meets the requirements, you don't require a closed work permit to get the 50 points.
You would lose the PGWP if you apply for a closed work permit based on an LMIA.

However, note that if the employer gets a new positive LMIA naming you and issues you a job offer that meets the requirements, you don't require a closed work permit to get the 50 points.
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IRCC doesn't have anything to do with approving LMIAs.

Employers can apply for LMIAs to just support PR apps. These LMIAs can be used to get job offer points but not to apply for a work permit.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/offer-employment.html
Hi,
Can you please update which documents you upload for EE. I also got LMIA approval for Permanent residence stream. I am on PGWP. I received an ITA and now I have to submit documents - Offer of employment,
Letter of Employment and Employment Verification. Can you please help me and provide me the sample letter if possible.
Thank you kindly in advance
 

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Hello everyone! I need help regarding my work permit. I left my job to my previous employer because i found a new job, so, i have my 2 valid work permit & will expire both next yr. Is it possible to go back to my previous employer without applying new permit? i still have my previous work permit and not expired yet. Should i need to apply a new work permit for my previous employer? Any help? Thank you.
 

Vrunda b

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Is it still the same ? I have valid PGWP until 2026 and my employer offering me LMIA should I need to apply for close work permit ?