LMO or open work Lower class????

[diana6703]

Tim Hortons (in Canada) wants to higher me (an American). Im going into an interview today and one of the question she asked was if I was applying for an LMO or and Open work Lower class visa. I Know that in some cases you don't always need a LMO. She had mentioned that Americans normally don't need a LMO but I just wanted it cleared up before I went in for my interview today at noon.
Do I need a LMO?
Why do you need a LMO?
Who qualifies to work under the open work lower class visa?
Thank You for all your help! Any answers will help!

 

[scylla]

Do you already have an open work permit? Or does the job you are applying for fall under NAFTA?

If the answer to both of these questions is no - they need to obtain an LMO to hire you.

 

[diana6703]

i don't have an open work permit, and I'm not sure if Tim Hortons falls under the NAFTA. How can I find out if they do? I they do, do I not need a LMO?

 

[scylla]

It's not Tim Hortons that would need to fall under NAFTA. It's the actual job you're applying for (level, title, responsibilities). The list is here (FYI - pretty unlikely your job is listed):

http://canada.usembassy.gov/visas/doing-business-in-america/professions-covered-by-nafta.html