soccer203

I worked in the occupation. That paid less than average wage in the province meaning it is low skilled by new rules for two years . By new rules will I be eligible to work in canada on a closed work permit in a low skilled position again ?

Former Lancastrian

Read this link re low wage positions
Restricting Access | ESDC

Reducing the Duration of Work Permits set out in Labour Market Impact Assessments
Effective immediately, the duration of work permits set out in Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will be limited to a maximum of one year for all low-wage positions, rather than the 2 year duration that existed previously. Employers of temporary foreign workers must reapply every year for an LMIA, better-accommodating for changes in labour market conditions that might have occurred.

Full details of the overhaul can be read here
Reforming the Temporary Foreign Worker Program | ESDC

soccer203

I did read both and still dont understand what that means for me and others in similar situation :/

ExKiwilass

basically your employment here will be much less secure.

Former Lancastrian

It means the LMIA will only be valid for 12 months. Employers must reapply every year for a renewal of the LMIA.
Reducing the Length of Time a Temporary Foreign Worker can Work in Canada
To ensure foreign workers are coming in on a truly temporary basis and that the program is used as a last and limited resort, and to encourage employers to make even greater efforts to hire and train Canadian workers before seeking temporary foreign workers, the Government will reduce how long a temporary foreign worker in the low-wage stream can work in Canada. This measure will not apply to temporary foreign workers currently in Canada on valid work permits.

soccer203

So if I already worked for two years in lower wage occupation i am not eligible to work for a lower paid job anymore ? But I can work in a occupation that is paid over the average wage ?

SchnookoLoly

If you can get the LMIA, you can work.

The LMIA can only give you a work permit that is only going to be valid for 12 months. If you want to continue working, your employer has to apply for a new LMIA.

What you've done in the past doesn't matter.

If it's over the average wage then it could go either way (I think).

kate8kate0

Silly question but does this mean the employer would have to pay the whole LMIA fee again? So the job NOT being secure dependent on the whether you can get a second LMIA..on the basis of cost putting employer off and the fact of would it be granted automatically as the foreign worker is already in the job? or very possibly denied? Hope this makes sense

Former Lancastrian

Yes the employer would have to pay the $1000 fee again.
Read this link as there are caps involving percentages and areas of high unemployment and it would take too long to answer

Restricting Access | ESDC

kate8kate0

Thank you. Does this effect getting on PNP, my other half had more knowledge of this side than I do, have things changed in that respect? (his trying to get out there as a trucker) wp was 4 years bought to 2 , now to one, but if you can get on pnp (usually about 6 months) your safe and wp becomes irrelevant?

thanks again

christmasoompa

Trouble is that as a trucker, you'd need a work permit first.

Because trucking is classed as semi-skilled, the provinces require you to work in the job for 6 or 9 months before being eligible to apply for the PNP, and of course, to do that work, you'd need a LMIA/TWP..................

Once you've got one though, you can apply for the PNP, with no need for a new LMIA if you get the app in in time, so that you can get to nomination stage before your TWP expires.

HTH.

kate8kate0

Oh good,, I hope THIS won't change aswell! Thanks christmas