Aviator

...and they do have to demonstrate they tried to hire Canadian/PR and were unsuccessful. This is not a formality.

David198

Ok, so I have revisited the CRS & FSW I have the following scores based on a job offer supported by LMIA (my pitch to the employer) and the following comments

CRS (with LMIA job offer)
- I have a mechanical engineering degree + a 4 year maintenance engineering apprenticeship including a 2 year engineering diploma which equates to an A level
- We both have zero years work experience in Canada
- Job offer for an Operations Manager within an engineering organisation (NOC 0?)
Total Score = 499

FSW
- Language points = 24
- Education = 21 (worst case, but could be higher given above qualifications?)
- Experience = 11 (7 years post degree experience but this has been used in graduate eng role, senior engineer, project manager, asset manager & key account manager
- Age 12 points
- Job offer (LMIA NOC 0) 10 points
- Adaptability = 5 points (partners language level only)
Total Points = 83

Former Lancastrian

Well you definitely qualify under FSW as the minimum is 67 points.
If the CRS score is accurate then you have a very very very good chance of getting the ITA.

The last updated list of number of candidates in pools is found in this link
Express Entry invitation rounds

The number of rounds and scores required are found in this link (different page)
Express Entry results: Previous rounds of invitations

Be aware that certain rounds are or could be for specific programmes only as in the case of the last round on 1 Nov 2017 was for PNP and FST applicants only.
The previous rounds link show you how many invites offered, scores required and which programmes.

David198

Thank you. I am going to send an email to the employer this weekend providing some information on the different processes and the timescales. I can show the options and what support the employer could offer to speed up the progress.

being a complete newbie to this all.. it appears that a LIMIA supported job offer would be the quickest route through the FSW or CRS? I am still a bit confused if these are the same or different processes to obtain visas?

Many Thanks,

Dave

Former Lancastrian

Its not the quickest way the LMIA supported job just gives you more points and an actual job when you get here and no proof of funds required. No job requirement for FSW applicants but proof of funds is required. Application times are about the same.

David198

Sorry to be a pain but what would be the quickest way? I have been reading the beginners guides on here and I am getting myself confused...

My understanding is I would have to either apply through FSW, CRS or PNP as a starting point?

having a LMIA approved job offer will help with points and having a job to go into but doesn't really impact which visa process I should go for?

my last query, a temp work visa is this something different to above or a result of applying using FSW, CRS or PNP?

Many Thanks,

Dave

Former Lancastrian

Temporary work permit is a whole different process.
Express Entry is basically a way to get Permanent Residency in Canada by qualifying under one of the programmes be it FSW, CEC or PNP etc. Each programme has its own criteria and the Govt indicated that most applications would be processed within 6 months of applying.

A temp work permit means an employer applying for the LMIA and paying the $1000 (if not exempt LMIA) and advertising the job and convincing ESDC that there are no qualified Canadians to do the job or none applied.

Has the LMIA actually been issued?

David198

Thank you, that makes more sense now.

I don't think an LMIA has been issued as we are in very much initial discussions.

To me it seems sensible that I make a start on one of the options for permanent residency but highlight to my potential employer the option for a temp visa supported by LIMIA may be a quicker option although not guaranteed.

Aviator

Unless they have a pre approved LMIA, this is what they will need to go through to try and get one approved Applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) | Alberta Canada - Alberta, Canada (same for all provinces)

If they have not already done so, they will have try and hire within Canada and show they have done so. Risk is that they find someone. Going through the motions is not sufficient, the employer has to make a real effort to hire in Canada. The LMIA process is under more scrutiny than the previous LMO process.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/hire/offers.asp

Engineer_abroad

I cant tell from your calculations but just be careful you aren't adding your educations together to get the score. You get the points for your highest level of education only.

As an aside do take a look at the requirements for registering as an engineer in the province of your choice. Title and practice are protected here and you will need to gain a license, the ease of which depends by province.