I didn't get points for having a valid job offer - Canadian Experience Class

[brouhaha123]

Hi all,

Hoping someone will be able to help me out with this. I just created my Express Entry profile. My total points are coming out to be 499 but I noticed a couple of odd things.

I am currently working in a full time, permanent position on a Post-Graduate Work Permit since August 2022. I entered all the relevant details in my application. LMIA was not included because I don't require one but on the Express Entry Profile Status, in the valid job offer section on the page, it says " Valid Job Offer: not applicable". Can anyone please guide me as to why its refusing to give me any points?

When I was looking at the criteria for the valid job offer, I meet them. I have a full time, non seasonal job for one year and more from a Canadian employer and the job is exempt from needing an LMIA. Hoping someone can help provide clarification or help me out with this. It's incredibly stressful. Thank you in advance!!!

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi all,

Hoping someone will be able to help me out with this. I just created my Express Entry profile. My total points are coming out to be 499 but I noticed a couple of odd things.

I am currently working in a full time, permanent position on a Post-Graduate Work Permit since August 2022. I entered all the relevant details in my application. LMIA was not included because I don't require one but on the Express Entry Profile Status, in the valid job offer section on the page, it says " Valid Job Offer: not applicable". Can anyone please guide me as to why its refusing to give me any points?

When I was looking at the criteria for the valid job offer, I meet them. I have a full time, non seasonal job for one year and more from a Canadian employer and the job is exempt from needing an LMIA. Hoping someone can help provide clarification or help me out with this. It's incredibly stressful. Thank you in advance!!!

A PGWP is not a LMIA exempt permit. You don’t get the 50 points. You need to be on a closed work permit with approved LMIA exemption.

 

[rcincanada2019]

Hi all,

Hoping someone will be able to help me out with this. I just created my Express Entry profile. My total points are coming out to be 499 but I noticed a couple of odd things.

I am currently working in a full time, permanent position on a Post-Graduate Work Permit since August 2022. I entered all the relevant details in my application. LMIA was not included because I don't require one but on the Express Entry Profile Status, in the valid job offer section on the page, it says " Valid Job Offer: not applicable". Can anyone please guide me as to why its refusing to give me any points?

When I was looking at the criteria for the valid job offer, I meet them. I have a full time, non seasonal job for one year and more from a Canadian employer and the job is exempt from needing an LMIA. Hoping someone can help provide clarification or help me out with this. It's incredibly stressful. Thank you in advance!!!

Does your job fall under:

you have a valid work permit that is exempt from an LMIA under:

• an international agreement
• a federal-provincial agreement
• the “Canadian interests” category

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/offer-employment/lmia-exempt.html

 

[brouhaha123]

A PGWP is not a LMIA exempt permit. You don’t get the 50 points. You need to be on a closed work permit with approved LMIA exemption.

Ah, so there's no way I can get those under the current work permit if I understand correctly?

 

[scylla]

Ah, so there's no way I can get those under the current work permit if I understand correctly?

Only if your employer gets an approved LMIA.

 

[Naturgrl]

Ah, so there's no way I can get those under the current work permit if I understand correctly?

You cannot get 50 points. Employer would need to file for a LMIA proving no Canadian or PR can be hired.

 

[brouhaha123]

Understood. Thank you all!