Hey there,
Firstly - I'm writing on behalf of a family member that was just refused a work permit for the following "generic" reason:You were not able to demonstrate that you adequately meet the job requirements of your prospective
employment.
I am hoping someone here, as many of you seem quite schooled on this, can help me interpret and give advice on re-applying!
It is for a motorcycle mechanic position in a large /established dealership. Positive LMIA specifically for the applicant, positive CAQ.
We submitted, resume, reference letters from his previous and current employer (15+ years of experience), and job offer. There is no need for formal training or schooling for this field of work, only a high school diploma, which he has.
The immigration officer contacted the applicant by phone for an interview,(in Spanish) and asked if he speaks English or French, to which he replied a very little - he was asked his name in English and replied and another question he did not understand.
I am assuming he was denied based on not speaking English or French (which is not a requirement for the job) however the LMIA says English or French and this is by default I am assuming, because the position DOES not require any languae skills.....The employer is fully aware of his limited command of English and plans on finding him language courses when he is here.
SO my question to all or any of you is: Can you be denied a work permit for not speaking English or French? AND is a letter from the employer stating that he knows the applicants limited ability to speak Eng/French and that it is NOT necessary for the job?!
As a side note - he already holds a TRV, has been traveling to Canada since 2007, never overstayed.
Thanks so much for any help / advice!!
Firstly - I'm writing on behalf of a family member that was just refused a work permit for the following "generic" reason:You were not able to demonstrate that you adequately meet the job requirements of your prospective
employment.
I am hoping someone here, as many of you seem quite schooled on this, can help me interpret and give advice on re-applying!
It is for a motorcycle mechanic position in a large /established dealership. Positive LMIA specifically for the applicant, positive CAQ.
We submitted, resume, reference letters from his previous and current employer (15+ years of experience), and job offer. There is no need for formal training or schooling for this field of work, only a high school diploma, which he has.
The immigration officer contacted the applicant by phone for an interview,(in Spanish) and asked if he speaks English or French, to which he replied a very little - he was asked his name in English and replied and another question he did not understand.
I am assuming he was denied based on not speaking English or French (which is not a requirement for the job) however the LMIA says English or French and this is by default I am assuming, because the position DOES not require any languae skills.....The employer is fully aware of his limited command of English and plans on finding him language courses when he is here.
SO my question to all or any of you is: Can you be denied a work permit for not speaking English or French? AND is a letter from the employer stating that he knows the applicants limited ability to speak Eng/French and that it is NOT necessary for the job?!
As a side note - he already holds a TRV, has been traveling to Canada since 2007, never overstayed.
Thanks so much for any help / advice!!