I think we have the same understanding and also has same options i.e. CEC and OINP.But OINP registration got too difficult to obtain now, w/c i believe is a matter of luck now, because of saturated traffic on the portal.This is my 2nd attempt to register but still unlucky.
OINP - Employer Job Offer : Foreign worker stream
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From my understanding, you can't apply for this stream, because the Employer Form (it's different from the job offer or employment letter) will have to be finished and signed by the company, and there is no other way around this.
Some, the following is something I can think off, might be incorrect here and there, as I'm not a lawyer or anything
- Employee (you) need to have at least 2 years Exp for the NOC code (instead of 1 year like LMIA).
- The employer has to be in business for at least 3 years (instead of 1 year like LMIA).
- The employer last year revenue have to have $500k if outside GTA or $1000K if inside GTA (for LMIA, the employer just need to show that they can pay the employee)
- The employer has at least 5 (3 if outside GTA) fulltime employees that are citizens or PR who's working in Ontario (not required for LMIA).
- The salary for the employee has to be above the median wage based on the NOC code and area (not required for LMIA).
- The employer has no outstanding orders made against them under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, or the Occupational Health and Safety Act (not required for LMIA).
That's why I surprise that this year, so many people manage to get into this stream and international student stream.
Both of these have very strict employer requirements
Thanks buddy, this helps..But for this point '- The salary for the employee has to be above the median wage based on the NOC code and area (not required for LMIA).', I am including my question from other thread i.eSome, the following is something I can think off, might be incorrect here and there, as I'm not a lawyer or anything
- Employee (you) need to have at least 2 years Exp for the NOC code (instead of 1 year like LMIA).
- The employer has to be in business for at least 3 years (instead of 1 year like LMIA).
- The employer last year revenue have to have $500k if outside GTA or $1000K if inside GTA (for LMIA, the employer just need to show that they can pay the employee)
- The employer has at least 5 (3 if outside GTA) fulltime employees that are citizens or PR who's working in Ontario (not required for LMIA).
- The salary for the employee has to be above the median wage based on the NOC code and area (not required for LMIA).
- The employer has no outstanding orders made against them under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, or the Occupational Health and Safety Act (not required for LMIA).
That's why I surprise that this year, so many people manage to get into this stream and international student stream.
Both of these have very strict employer requirements
If the actual salary received during work permit is less than the wage mentioned in LMIA job contract, will that be a problem for OINP Or CEC filing? Can anyone please throw some light here Or a link to study.
Can you pls take a shot..
As a wild guess, OINP could treat it as misrepresentative.
In the employer form, there is a specific question about if the employer supports the candidate with LMIA, so the employer will have to put in LMIA information, and OINP officer can compare it with the payslip that you've provided.
However, for tricky cases like this, I would suggest you not come to the conclusion following some guys on the internet (like me).
yeah, taking guidance from all sources so that I don't end up in some mess after going that far..but did you see any clear content around this stuff..OINP or CEC..? Or anyone..?
This is a complex issue because this is now more of a labour law issue and not an immigration one. In theory if you're being paid less than you agreed to or the LMIA was misrepresented the employer could face some consequences.
Anyway, a requirement of the LMIA is that you must be paid the same rate they agree to pay you in the LMIA, ie. they can't say they'll pay you $100k a year then actually pay you $50k. LMIA might also have minimum wage requirements too. Regardless, you'll still need to meet the salary requirements for PNP AND you'll need to show payslips to prove it as well as a T4.
Maybe .. reserve first, think laterSome, the following is something I can think off, might be incorrect here and there, as I'm not a lawyer or anything
- Employee (you) need to have at least 2 years Exp for the NOC code (instead of 1 year like LMIA).
- The employer has to be in business for at least 3 years (instead of 1 year like LMIA).
- The employer last year revenue have to have $500k if outside GTA or $1000K if inside GTA (for LMIA, the employer just need to show that they can pay the employee)
- The employer has at least 5 (3 if outside GTA) fulltime employees that are citizens or PR who's working in Ontario (not required for LMIA).
- The salary for the employee has to be above the median wage based on the NOC code and area (not required for LMIA).
- The employer has no outstanding orders made against them under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, or the Occupational Health and Safety Act (not required for LMIA).
That's why I surprise that this year, so many people manage to get into this stream and international student stream.
Both of these have very strict employer requirements
. It seems like "buy it think later".You need to ask them. If you have lower salary, in the guide and Employer Form they mentioned about "These wage requirements do not apply if you have a collective agreement (a written contract between the employer and a union), in your workplace, that determines your wages. "
For example an union has an agreement about a salary which is lower than minimum wage, and employer pay employee based on that agreement, in that case the median wage requirement can be skipped. Otherwise, median wage is a MUST for foreign worker. For CEC, I dont see any salary requirement, but Im not sure.
If your case is complex so I suggest asking a lawyer or write email to OPNP. At least you will get a correct answer.
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Maybe .. reserve first, think later
It cost nothing to reserve the file number, then if they don't use it, they just let it expired...
I think that's the biggest flaw in how the stream intake...
I know someone who got the file number in March, and then they just ignore it because they don't qualify
It's very unfair to those that qualify, because they collapse the servers and many who had the qualifications, couldn't enter.It cost nothing to reserve the file number, then if they don't use it, they just let it expired...
I think that's the biggest flaw in how the stream intake...
I know someone who got the file number in March, and then they just ignore it because they don't qualify