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Need suggestions on LMIA - Currently on Open work permit

Piyush5767

Star Member
Feb 13, 2016
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Hi,

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Currently, I have my profile in express entry pool, still waiting for points to goes down below 450 so that I get an invitation. I have 445 Points I know it's far below so this is a reason I need professional advice from all of you.

I have done Post Graduation from Canada + Having 1+ year of the Canadian experience and in IELTS overall bands is 7(7S, 7.5L, 7R & 6W) = 445

I also have 2 years of experience as a freelancer, having tax copy + bank statements, clients chats etc but only having 3 references letters from about more than 30 clients, that is a reason I have not included that experience - what do you say do I have to include that experience with the 3 references?

I have 2 years of work permit remaining, So I am thinking to wait for the next 11 months which helps me to jumps my points from 445 to 458 or I can go for an LMIA. I have already talked to my employer which is happy to give me that.

So what you think do I have to go for an LMIA which helps me to get more 50 points so my score touch to 495 or have to wait another 11 months. I know I can get more points if I retake my IELTS exam and achieve a good score.

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But if I go for an LMIA then what about my Open work permit? Is that is cancelled because I know LMIA work permit is different as compare to open work permit and might be I can't have 2 permits at the same time?

If I go for an LMIA then the NOC code should match what I currently have and same for the job role and responsibilities
 

21Goose

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Nov 10, 2016
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AOR Received.
Feb 2017
If you increase your IELTS scores I think you'll get another 15-20 points. Try calculating with CLB 9 and see what you get.

That might be the easiest way.

You can have an LMIA and OWP at the same time.
 

Piyush5767

Star Member
Feb 13, 2016
95
6
If you increase your IELTS scores I think you'll get another 15-20 points. Try calculating with CLB 9 and see what you get.

That might be the easiest way.

You can have an LMIA and OWP at the same time.
I already know about clb 9 and how much I can achieve but friend, i think you haven't read what i asked but thanks for your suggestion that i already know.. i have ask about LMIA and other iand that is a reason i have described properly!