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ray2210

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Dec 17, 2013
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I am a student who is living and studying a 1 year post graduate diploma certificate program in Canada on a study permit, I will be able to get a post graduation work permit after the completion of my course.

After looking at the new eligible occupations added to the list, I find my experience in one of my past job which is more than 1 year in the last 10 years matches one of the eligible occupation, So, can I receive 10 points under the arranged employment section, based on the fact that CIC issued me a Post Graduation Work Permit on completion of my 1 year program and also that at the time i apply for FSW, my employer has given me a letter stating that they have confirmed me as a full-time (non-seasonal) employee in the company.

Referring CIC Point note:
Arranged employment Points
If you are currently working in Canada on a work permit and 10

Your work permit was issued by CIC based on a positive labour market opinion from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC),
Your work permit is valid when you apply for a permanent resident visa, and
Your current employer has made an offer to give you a permanent full-time job if your application is successful.

Note: You must also have a valid work permit, or you must be authorized to work in Canada without a work permit, at the time your permanent resident visa is issued.
 
You need an approved LMO to get the points.
 
But the post graduation work permit issued by CIC has nothing to do with LMO or ESDC. So, how do tackle it. Post graduation work permit is an open work permit issued to international student.
 
I fully realize that PGWPs are issued without LMOs. However your employer needs to obtain an approved LMO if you want to claim adaptability points under FSW. So the only way to tackle this is for your employer to obtain an LMO for your role - or forget about claiming the points.