LMIA required?

[prashanthbv]

Is LMIA required for both FSW or CEC under EE?

I have a written job offer but, no LMIA yet. My job falls under NOC 5241.

 

[cecandconfused]

Is LMIA required for both FSW or CEC under EE?

I have a written job offer but, no LMIA yet. My job falls under NOC 5241.

LMIA is not mandatory, but without it you cannot claim the 600 points for "arranged employment".

 

[AAA2133]

Is LMIA required for both FSW or CEC under EE?

I have a written job offer but, no LMIA yet. My job falls under NOC 5241.

It's not required but could be a significant asset (600 points)

 

[prashanthbv]

So without a LMIA a permanent job offer would be a great asset, is it?

 

[AAA2133]

So without a LMIA a permanent job offer would be a great asset, is it?

No, a job offer with a positive LMIA will get 600 points. You cannot claim 600 points without a positive LMIA

 

[noranora]

So without a LMIA a permanent job offer would be a great asset, is it?

without LMIA, a job offer does not mean anything for immigration EE purpose. But the work experiences are an asset - you will gain points out of your foreign/Cdn work experiences - but won't give you anything near 600 points as a LMIA would.

 

[Nightrocker]

How do I get LMIA if I am already working on a permanent position for a year now? When I search the LMIA process I come across the LMIA process for TFWP. Will CIC introduce another LMIA process in January for EE Candidates? Please share your ideas. Thanks!

 

[mf4361]

How do I get LMIA if I am already working on a permanent position for a year now? When I search the LMIA process I come across the LMIA process for TFWP. Will CIC introduce another LMIA process in January for EE Candidates? Please share your ideas. Thanks!

You will need to ask your employer to do LMIA. It is unclear whether LMIA for EE will be different for TFWP, but I would assume requirements are the same except it will be processed much quicker (10 days) and for free.

 

[Nightrocker]

You will need to ask your employer to do LMIA. It is unclear whether LMIA for EE will be different for TFWP, but I would assume requirements are the same except it will be processed much quicker (10 days) and for free.

Thanks for quick response. Since I am already in job, will my employer still need to post the job ad for 30 days?

 

[prashanthbv]

I am in the similar situation. Yes even if you are working, your employer has to prove that they tried to hire a canadian by posting ad and stuff. Gotta follow regular LMIA process

 

[Nightrocker]

I am in the similar situation. Yes even if you are working, your employer has to prove that they tried to hire a canadian by posting ad and stuff. Gotta follow regular LMIA process

I think no employer will agree to do that. Any opinion?

 

[cecandconfused]

I think no employer will agree to do that. Any opinion?

Big corps definitely won't. My HR team has asked me to exhaust all other options before requesting LMIA. Also because there's a good chance LMIA might not be approved.

 

[Nightrocker]

Big corps definitely won't. My HR team has asked me to exhaust all other options before requesting LMIA. Also because there's a good chance LMIA might not be approved.

Hmmm.... I work for a giant firm too. Did you speak to your manager or HR directly regarding this matter?

 

[cecandconfused]

Hmmm.... I work for a giant firm too. Did you speak to your manager or HR directly regarding this matter?

I spoke directly with HR. Part of my strategy is that if I don't ITA before June 2014 then I'll ask them to apply for LMIA. Was your firm pretty lax about it?

 

[Nightrocker]

I spoke directly with HR. Part of my strategy is that if I don't ITA before June 2014 then I'll ask them to apply for LMIA. Was your firm pretty lax about it?

I haven't to talked to my employer about this yet.