Hi, I spent a few weeks searching for this now but couldn't find any answer.
I am currently a PGWP holder, and my company is getting me an LMIA under the Global Talent Stream (B) stream. Upon a positive LMIA, can I use this for EE and claim the 50 points immediately? My employer is saying that I need to convert my PGWP to a closed work permit first before I can claim the points, but I couldn't find any information online to confirm or contradict this.
I'm hoping to find a reliable source to confirm or contradict the statement. In my understanding, as long as the company issue a new job offer along the positive LMIA, I should be able to claim the 50 CRS points right? I don't think its necessary to convert my open work permit to a closed work permit first.
I am currently a PGWP holder, and my company is getting me an LMIA under the Global Talent Stream (B) stream. Upon a positive LMIA, can I use this for EE and claim the 50 points immediately? My employer is saying that I need to convert my PGWP to a closed work permit first before I can claim the points, but I couldn't find any information online to confirm or contradict this.
I'm hoping to find a reliable source to confirm or contradict the statement. In my understanding, as long as the company issue a new job offer along the positive LMIA, I should be able to claim the 50 CRS points right? I don't think its necessary to convert my open work permit to a closed work permit first.