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LMIA Only to Support PR Application

mimmt

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Jul 26, 2018
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Hello All,

I have a question regarding the LMIA applied by the employer to solely support the FSW's profile in the Express Entry pool (the 50 point job offer section of the EE application). I've searched the forum on here regarding this but only a handful actually refer to this type of LMIA (not the dual intent one which has a fee of CAD1000).

Has anyone on here had an approval (or rather their employer) for this type of LMIA to support their PR application only? Reading the forum I get a feeling that no one so far has heard back or got an approval for this and the dual intent LMIA application has a higher rate than this fee-exempt one. If anyone who has experience on this I would really appreciate it if you share!
Thanks and good luck to us all.
 

doge

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Hello All,

I have a question regarding the LMIA applied by the employer to solely support the FSW's profile in the Express Entry pool (the 50 point job offer section of the EE application). I've searched the forum on here regarding this but only a handful actually refer to this type of LMIA (not the dual intent one which has a fee of CAD1000).

Has anyone on here had an approval (or rather their employer) for this type of LMIA to support their PR application only? Reading the forum I get a feeling that no one so far has heard back or got an approval for this and the dual intent LMIA application has a higher rate than this fee-exempt one. If anyone who has experience on this I would really appreciate it if you share!
Thanks and good luck to us all.
I do not know where u heard of the "LMIA applied by the employer to solely support the FSW'".

As far as my knowledge, there is no such a thing and there is only one type of LMIA.

The only intent for a LMIA is to give you a job offer to get a work permit. And it has a bonus feature which grants you 50 points for immigration.
 
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mimmt

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Jul 26, 2018
3
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Hey - yes sorry I should've worded it better: what I meant was the LMIA to support the applicants PR application rather than the dual intent LMIA which also enables the applicant to apply for a work permit. The dual intent LMIA application costs $1000 and the one that only supports PR application and backs up a job offer is fee exempt. In my question I'm referring to the latter, fee-exempt one.
 

atulmaini

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Nov 6, 2013
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I don't think there is any fee exempt LIMA.I know my ex employer use to sponser people by LIMA and charge them $50k.
 

ladybug8888

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I don't think there is any fee exempt LIMA.I know my ex employer use to sponser people by LIMA and charge them $50k.
There is one. It's only to give you the points and Help go Through the express entry but It doesn't lead to a work permit so you cannot use it to work. I was offered it when I was doing research to get my PR.
Unfortunately this is all I know about it.
 
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atulmaini

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Nov 6, 2013
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4
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Chandigarh
Visa Office......
NDVO
App. Filed.......
18th March2014
AOR Received.
18 April 2014
File Transfer...
18 April 2014
Med's Done....
13th Nov 2013
Interview........
IP on 19th Sep and DM on 23rd Sep 2014
Passport Req..
22nd Sep 2014
VISA ISSUED...
1st Oct 2014
LANDED..........
very soon
LIMA is LIMA.no classification as dual intent or single intent. There is $1000 fee which employer has to pay.
 

GloryArsenal

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Oct 29, 2018
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I was at the immigration workshop held my IRCC outreach officer. She mentioned that the LMIA application is free of charge if it's for PR application. However, I cannot find relevant information on the website. Also she mentioned that the employer can apply for LMIA even if I start working. (I do not need LMIA for work permit since I will be using PGWP). Can anyone share info on how does this work?
 

shivamtiwari93

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jasmin-alladin

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Mar 21, 2018
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Hi,
I’m in the same situation. If your employer chooses to only support your application than there’s no fee.
I’m curious how long the process takes and what are the chances to get an approval. You are also right that there’s not much information in regards to that on cic website.
45 days
 

Gabrielmsf

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Apr 7, 2019
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I got it.
My employer applied and took around 2-3 months for approval.

The process is exactly like the normal LMIA application, the employer needs to post the job in various different places and explain why he cannot find a Canadian for your position. It's a pain in the ass, but can be done.
 
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iamalazyperson

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May 21, 2019
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I got it.
My employer applied and took around 2-3 months for approval.

The process is exactly like the normal LMIA application, the employer needs to post the job in various different places and explain why he cannot find a Canadian for your position. It's a pain in the ass, but can be done.
May I know how you convince your employer to help you for LMIA? They have to do a lot for you.. I am not sure if my employer is willing to go through all the process:(
 

Gabrielmsf

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Apr 7, 2019
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May I know how you convince your employer to help you for LMIA? They have to do a lot for you.. I am not sure if my employer is willing to go through all the process:(
I don’t think many employers would go through this process just out of good will...

LMIAs are meant for positions where there is an actual labour shortage. If you’re easily replaceable, even if your employer goes through the process, the odds of getting a rejection are pretty high.

Each case is different, the only “advice” I can give you would be to try to be seen as a valuable asset to the company. I would also expect it to be easier to convince your employer if the company you work at is small or medium sized...