Hello everyone,
I am sharing my full situation to get advice from members who have experience with LMIA work permits and refusal under R183 or R200(1)(b). I previously lived in Canada for six years and always tried to follow all rules, so I want to make sure I correct everything properly in my new application.
My timeline:
The officer refused my LMIA work permit under R200(1)(b) and wrote
My LMIA expires on January 18, and my lawyer is preparing a new work permit application with:
Thank you
I am sharing my full situation to get advice from members who have experience with LMIA work permits and refusal under R183 or R200(1)(b). I previously lived in Canada for six years and always tried to follow all rules, so I want to make sure I correct everything properly in my new application.
My timeline:
- Arrived in Canada: August 2019 (international student)
- Completed 2-year ECE Diploma at Sheridan College
- PGWP applied: June 3, 2021
- PGWP approved: August 30, 2021 (valid to August 30, 2024)
- Worked as Retail Sales Supervisor (Petro-Canada): January 2022 – August 2024
- Employer applied for LMIA
- I applied for a work permit extension: August 29, 2024 (implied status)
- WP extension refusal: December 15, 2024 – I stopped working immediately
- Applied for restoration as a visitor: March 13, 2025
- Restoration refused: August 19, 2025
- I had already booked my flight on August 8, and left Canada on August 27
- I never overstayed and never worked after refusal
The officer refused my LMIA work permit under R200(1)(b) and wrote
- I did not comply with conditions under R183
- I was in Canada without status after my work permit expired
- My purpose of visit is not consistent with a temporary stay
- Officer is not satisfied that I will leave Canada at the end of my authorized stay
- I stopped working the same day my extension was refused
- I applied for restoration within the 90-day restoration period
- I left Canada voluntarily and on time
- I booked my return flight before the refusal decision (proof attached in my application)
- I have always maintained legal status from 2019 to 2025
- I have strong ties in India and never had any intention to stay illegally
My LMIA expires on January 18, and my lawyer is preparing a new work permit application with:
- full explanation letter
- proof of restoration timing
- flight booking email
- timeline summary
- proof of strong home ties that is some property, house, parents
- Has anyone had a similar refusal under R183 / R200(1)(b) and later got approved while applying from India?
- Will applying close to the LMIA expiry (Jan 18) hurt my chances?
- Does showing proof that I booked my flight before the refusal help strengthen the application?
- Based on your experience, what are the realistic approval chances for a second attempt with proper explanations?
- What else should I include to strengthen my new work permit application from India in this case?
Thank you
