Will there be changes to LMIA process for EE?

[kanata_express]

The current LMIA process is a slow & protracted process. I have been biding my time for the last 10 months, waiting for an IT startup in BC to get a positive LMIA. But after 4 months of waiting each time it was negative.

I wonder if the current 12 -16 week long process would continue for companies wanting to hire from EE pool. I mean if the LMIA process exists in current form then there should be no "express" in the express entry right? ;D

 

[tdot_guy]

I have the same question, I have a permanent job but dont think most employer would be willing to do LMIA or LMO

 

[ZingyDNA]

LMIA (formerly LMO) is not done by CIC. It's done by a totally independent government department so I doubt EE or whatever CIC does has anything impact on LMIA.

 

[jes_ON]

yes, there will be changes. CIC has indicated that LMIA applications for PR applicants will be free of charge.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/employers/express-entry-sheet.asp

 

[Regina]

CIC has indicated that LMIA applications for PR applicants will be free of charge.

Applicants (employee) have NEVER paid for LMO.

 

[ZingyDNA]

Applicants (employee) have NEVER paid for LMO.

That's because employees don't apply for LMO. Employers are the applicants here

 

[Regina]

Employers are the applicants here

Exactly!

 

[jes_ON]

yes, there will be changes. CIC has indicated that LMIA applications for PR applicants will be free of charge.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/employers/express-entry-sheet.asp

SIGH. Rephrase: CIC has indicated that LMIAs for employers who apply for PR applicants will be free of charge. If that doesn't make sense, read the link : )