Employment at a Relative’s Firm – BC PNP

[Ariabfed]

I am currently employed by an established engineering firm owned by my uncle. The company is a genuine, actively operating business, and my position was offered based on my qualifications and relevant skills.


My employment is completely genuine: I perform the stated duties, work the required hours, receive regular payroll, and have supporting records such as pay statements, tax documents, work products, and colleagues who can confirm my role. I do not own any shares or have any financial interest in the company.


Could employment by a relative’s genuine business, by itself, cause an eligibility or credibility issue under the BC PNP? Has anyone had a similar situation assessed or approved?

 

[CanGoldDigger]

What kind of work permit? Open, closed? LMIA?

 

[canuck78]

I am currently employed by an established engineering firm owned by my uncle. The company is a genuine, actively operating business, and my position was offered based on my qualifications and relevant skills.


My employment is completely genuine: I perform the stated duties, work the required hours, receive regular payroll, and have supporting records such as pay statements, tax documents, work products, and colleagues who can confirm my role. I do not own any shares or have any financial interest in the company.


Could employment by a relative’s genuine business, by itself, cause an eligibility or credibility issue under the BC PNP? Has anyone had a similar situation assessed or approved?

Yes being employed by family can always raise concerns about whether employment is genuine or whether it is solely for immigration purposes. Have you been employed in similar role, similar pay, etc. at another employer, etc.? Showing have you been employed at the firm? Did you get a closed work permit to work there? How long have you been working there? Does the company’s revenue justify your employment? How big is the company? Do they have scheduled jobs that would justify keeping you employed? If an engineer for example have your credentials beens assessed and approved in Canada?