Can I convert my LMIA into PR?

[manuce94@gmail.com]

Hi Guys,

I will keep it simple

I am British passport holder / UK national

Arrived in Vancouver Canada on Sept , 2016 on a two year LMIA to join a company

LMIA was issued by Serv Canada under (NOC 5241) Digital media category

I need to know can I convert my LMIA into PR ,what are my options?

what are my options to apply for my PR ?

Thanks,

Sam

 

[zardoz]

Hi Guys,

I will keep it simple

I am British passport holder / UK national

Arrived in Vancouver Canada on Sept , 2016 on a two year LMIA to join a company

LMIA was issued by Serv Canada under (NOC 5241) Digital media category

I need to know can I convert my LMIA into PR ,what are my options?

what are my options to apply for my PR ?

Thanks,

Sam

No, you can't "convert" an LMIA into anything. All it does is give an employer the authority to employ you. You will have to apply for PR via one of the normal immigration streams, just like anyone else, if and when you qualify. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/eligibility.asp

 

[manuce94@gmail.com]

but I read on CIC website which says there are dual intent LMIAS

Employers who wish to hire skilled foreign workers through 1 of these immigration programs may also want to hire these workers temporarily while their application for permanent residence is being processed by IRCC. As a result, employers can apply for a dual intent Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) which requires paying the processing fee. These dual intent LMIAs can be used to support the foreign nationals’ application to IRCC for a:

permanent resident visa; and
temporary work permit.

 

[zardoz]

but I read on CIC website which says there are dual intent LMIAS

Employers who wish to hire skilled foreign workers through 1 of these immigration programs may also want to hire these workers temporarily while their application for permanent residence is being processed by IRCC. As a result, employers can apply for a dual intent Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) which requires paying the processing fee. These dual intent LMIAs can be used to support the foreign nationals’ application to IRCC for a:

permanent resident visa; and
temporary work permit.

Yes, they form part of the application process via Express Entry and will add extra points to the CRS Score. Normally, this will be an extra 50 points but it's only part of the requirements. They are not, in themselves, a guarantee for an Invitation To Apply for permanent residency.