Hello everyone,
My girlfriend's work LMIA work permit was refused this week. Reasons are summarized below:
- She was asked to provide all paystubs and bank statements reflecting these payments for all employers declared in her application. However, some of these paystubs either do not reflect in her bank statements, or they were deposited before payment date (ex. paystub of $1,000 dated as of September 30, but deposited on September 23). As per the IRCC officer, she failed to provide an explanation for this.
- She is currently living in Southern Ontario and provided her driver's license as proof of address, but her LMIA employer is located in New Brunswick. "The client has failed to provide an explanation as to how they plan to live in XXXXX, Ontario and work in XXXXX, New Brunswick.". To us, this does not make sense since she has been living in Southern Ontario for the last 3 years (through another LMIA work permit), and she could easily move to New Brunswick if she was approved.
- The employer's address is a residential duplex home, and not a reasonable business address. "I am not satisfied that the company is genuine as client has failed to provide evidence that the company is actively engaged... and has a physical work location."
- Her CLB is level 5, and her application was for a receptionist. "Based on the information provided, I am not satisfied that the client currently demonstrates the language proficiency required to effectively work as a receptionist."
- "The client has not demonstrated sufficient family, employment, or educational commitments in their home country to satisfy me that they would leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay."
- Also, her previous LMIA work permit expired on October 2024, she applied for an extension days before expiration, was refused on January 2025, and applied for this receptionist LMIA work permit in February along with restoration status. Although the restoration status was approved, she no longer has valid status after this recent refusal and must leave Canada soon as per the refusal letter.
Me, I am a PGWP holder, have 2.5 years remaining, and plan to learn French soon (I have made much progress and feel confident in getting NCLC 7 in a few months) to get enough points for a CEC or French draw. We have been a couple for 1.5 years with extensive evidence of our relationship and its genuineness. We are even in marriage talks. She will return to her home country in a few days, but plans to come back in a few months so we can get married in Canada and thus apply together for PR through Express Entry.
Given her recent refusal, how problematic would it be to apply for PR together? Am I personally better off to apply single, and later sponsor her? Would she have trouble reentering Canada in a few months? Needless to say, our relationship is truly strong and genuine, and we have no other immigration concerns. Thanks everyone for your time and help!
My girlfriend's work LMIA work permit was refused this week. Reasons are summarized below:
- She was asked to provide all paystubs and bank statements reflecting these payments for all employers declared in her application. However, some of these paystubs either do not reflect in her bank statements, or they were deposited before payment date (ex. paystub of $1,000 dated as of September 30, but deposited on September 23). As per the IRCC officer, she failed to provide an explanation for this.
- She is currently living in Southern Ontario and provided her driver's license as proof of address, but her LMIA employer is located in New Brunswick. "The client has failed to provide an explanation as to how they plan to live in XXXXX, Ontario and work in XXXXX, New Brunswick.". To us, this does not make sense since she has been living in Southern Ontario for the last 3 years (through another LMIA work permit), and she could easily move to New Brunswick if she was approved.
- The employer's address is a residential duplex home, and not a reasonable business address. "I am not satisfied that the company is genuine as client has failed to provide evidence that the company is actively engaged... and has a physical work location."
- Her CLB is level 5, and her application was for a receptionist. "Based on the information provided, I am not satisfied that the client currently demonstrates the language proficiency required to effectively work as a receptionist."
- "The client has not demonstrated sufficient family, employment, or educational commitments in their home country to satisfy me that they would leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay."
- Also, her previous LMIA work permit expired on October 2024, she applied for an extension days before expiration, was refused on January 2025, and applied for this receptionist LMIA work permit in February along with restoration status. Although the restoration status was approved, she no longer has valid status after this recent refusal and must leave Canada soon as per the refusal letter.
Me, I am a PGWP holder, have 2.5 years remaining, and plan to learn French soon (I have made much progress and feel confident in getting NCLC 7 in a few months) to get enough points for a CEC or French draw. We have been a couple for 1.5 years with extensive evidence of our relationship and its genuineness. We are even in marriage talks. She will return to her home country in a few days, but plans to come back in a few months so we can get married in Canada and thus apply together for PR through Express Entry.
Given her recent refusal, how problematic would it be to apply for PR together? Am I personally better off to apply single, and later sponsor her? Would she have trouble reentering Canada in a few months? Needless to say, our relationship is truly strong and genuine, and we have no other immigration concerns. Thanks everyone for your time and help!
