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LMIA apply from USA

Vanstock

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Jul 20, 2021
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I am on h4 (software engineer) in US but my visa is gonna expire soon and h4 extension is in pending status.
My company is ok to move me to Canada, not yet confirmed.
1. How long its taking to approve LMIA ?
2. Any issues due to covid or me currently in USA ?
3. Can I use lmia and job offer to add points for my PR express entry score? Do I need to ask for specific lmia type or job type with respect to PR points ?
Thank you.
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
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So your company has an office in Canada for you to transfer you? If so they need to start the process. They need to prove that their Canadian office requires specialized knowledge that their Canadian employees cannot provide.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/intra-company-transferees.html

1. Time depends on your company, and how long it takes for the intra company transfer.
2. No.
3. No. If it is LMIA exempted you come to Canada, work for a year and then you can count your Canadian experience. If LMIA exempted then you can’t count the 50 points.