Is an ICT (intra company transfer) work permit exempt from LMIA?

[jes_ON]

@jes_ON and @sandra02 :
I am not sure if I get this completey.
The closed work permit is for Noc 2171 (a IT technology consultant). Now, I have a job offer which is recent and is closer to 0213 (IT manager). This offer is issued after the work permit was issued almost 2 years ago.

Both NOCs related though since its the same industry.

The employer reference letter will be based on my current job as an IT manager. Will that be good?

No, not good : ) Your reference letter needs to cover ALL your work experience, not just your current position. If you worked for 2 years first as an IT consultant, and then changed positions to IT manager, the letter needs to provide all the details for BOTH positions.

HOWEVER - If your current work permit is for NOC 2171, you are not authorized to work in a different position (NOC 0213) - when you are on a closed work permit, you need to obtain a new work permit BEFORE you can change positions.

If you apply with work experience that was not authorized, you will be refused.

None of this has anything to do with having a "valid job offer," by the way.

 

[sherryWazza]

So can we claim points if we are on LMIA exempt ICT work permit?

 

[jes_ON]

So can we claim points if we are on LMIA exempt ICT work permit?

Only if you have a valid job offer.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...eligibility/offer-employment/lmia-exempt.html

That means, you must have already worked for that employer for one year, and you must obtain an offer of future employment (duration at least one year) if you become a permanent resident.

 

[travel2Canada]

Yes, ICT is exempt from LMIA. but you still need job offer from your employer, according to the requirements of CIC website, and you should have one year work experience with your employer before you apply. Then you can apply for extra 50 points.
I am not in a same situation, I have LMIA, I am not on ICT.

I just finished one year on my closed work permit with ICT (Intra company transfer). My spouse is working on open work permit and completed one year too. I am getting 50 points only for the Canadian experience but no points for LMIA.

As LMIA is exempt for ICT , I thought I would get 50 points extra. Is it not right? Any suggestions to improve scores apart from bot of us taking IELTS exam again ?

Here is the break down.

Your overall score 395

Score breakdown
Score breakdown

Human capital
Your score is based on factors such as your skills, education, Canadian work experience and language ability.

Human capital
Criteria Score
CRS - Human Capital - Age 60
CRS - Human Capital - Level of Education 112
CRS - Human Capital - First Official Language Proficiency 99
CRS - Human Capital - Second Official Language Proficiency 0
CRS - Human Capital - Canadian Work Experience 35

Spouse
Your spouse's score is based on their level of education, language ability and Canadian work experience.

Spouse
Criteria Score
CRS - Spouse - Level of Education 8
CRS - Spouse - First Official Language Proficiency 0
CRS - Spouse - Canadian Work Experience 5

Skill transferability
Your score is based on your education, job experience and relevant qualifications (for trade occupations).

Skill transferability
Criteria Score
CRS - Skill Transferability - Education 26
CRS - Skill Transferability - Foreign Work Experience 50
CRS - Skill Transferability - Certificate of Qualification 0


Thanks

 

[bimale4bipeople]

I just finished one year on my closed work permit with ICT (Intra company transfer). My spouse is working on open work permit and completed one year too. I am getting 50 points only for the Canadian experience but no points for LMIA.

As LMIA is exempt for ICT , I thought I would get 50 points extra. Is it not right? Any suggestions to improve scores apart from bot of us taking IELTS exam again ?

Here is the break down.

Your overall score 395

Score breakdown
Score breakdown

Human capital
Your score is based on factors such as your skills, education, Canadian work experience and language ability.

Human capital
Criteria Score
CRS - Human Capital - Age 60
CRS - Human Capital - Level of Education 112
CRS - Human Capital - First Official Language Proficiency 99
CRS - Human Capital - Second Official Language Proficiency 0
CRS - Human Capital - Canadian Work Experience 35

Spouse
Your spouse's score is based on their level of education, language ability and Canadian work experience.

Spouse
Criteria Score
CRS - Spouse - Level of Education 8
CRS - Spouse - First Official Language Proficiency 0
CRS - Spouse - Canadian Work Experience 5

Skill transferability
Your score is based on your education, job experience and relevant qualifications (for trade occupations).

Skill transferability
Criteria Score
CRS - Skill Transferability - Education 26
CRS - Skill Transferability - Foreign Work Experience 50
CRS - Skill Transferability - Certificate of Qualification 0


Thanks

If your employer can support your job offer with a statement that your job offer will remain valid for a period of one year from the date of the issue of PR , you can claim these 50 points for the job offer