I've been working remotely for 2 years at a canadian company, does this make it easier to get the work permit?

[mirouhml]

Hello,

Sorry for the long title I wanted to give an overview of what I am going to ask about, also I hope I am not posting in the wrong forum.

So as I said I've been working remotely for more than 2 years now at a Canadian company, recently the company wanted to help me go to Canada since I've always wanted to go there, so they asked if I am interested, after researching it seems that they'll need to get me the LMIA document, so I can apply for a work permit, so I mentioned that to them they are still looking into it, I wanted to do research from my side to know more about this and to see if it's even possible for them to get that document for me.

So a little bit of background, I am a Software Engineer with more than 4 years of experience, the company I am working at, had issues before with several software engineers, they hired several ones before but they weren't satisfied with their work, that's how I came upon this company, I helped them build their current website and they were satisfied with the result, so this brings me to my question, is working 2 years remotely for them plus the fact that I mentioned before about them not finding good software engineers work with them, good enough to get me the LMIA document?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hello,

Sorry for the long title I wanted to give an overview of what I am going to ask about, also I hope I am not posting in the wrong forum.

So as I said I've been working remotely for more than 2 years now at a Canadian company, recently the company wanted to help me go to Canada since I've always wanted to go there, so they asked if I am interested, after researching it seems that they'll need to get me the LMIA document, so I can apply for a work permit, so I mentioned that to them they are still looking into it, I wanted to do research from my side to know more about this and to see if it's even possible for them to get that document for me.

So a little bit of background, I am a Software Engineer with more than 4 years of experience, the company I am working at, had issues before with several software engineers, they hired several ones before but they weren't satisfied with their work, that's how I came upon this company, I helped them build their current website and they were satisfied with the result, so this brings me to my question, is working 2 years remotely for them plus the fact that I mentioned before about them not finding good software engineers work with them, good enough to get me the LMIA document?

Thanks in advance.

The employer has to prove they can’t hire anyone in Canada who is a citizen, PR or work authorization. First, they need to post your job in Canada with a median salary for the NOC. They need to do it now before applying for a LMIA. Your working for the company has no bearing for an approved LMIA.

 

[yay_321]

Hello,

Sorry for the long title I wanted to give an overview of what I am going to ask about, also I hope I am not posting in the wrong forum.

So as I said I've been working remotely for more than 2 years now at a Canadian company, recently the company wanted to help me go to Canada since I've always wanted to go there, so they asked if I am interested, after researching it seems that they'll need to get me the LMIA document, so I can apply for a work permit, so I mentioned that to them they are still looking into it, I wanted to do research from my side to know more about this and to see if it's even possible for them to get that document for me.

So a little bit of background, I am a Software Engineer with more than 4 years of experience, the company I am working at, had issues before with several software engineers, they hired several ones before but they weren't satisfied with their work, that's how I came upon this company, I helped them build their current website and they were satisfied with the result, so this brings me to my question, is working 2 years remotely for them plus the fact that I mentioned before about them not finding good software engineers work with them, good enough to get me the LMIA document?

Thanks in advance.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/find-need-labour-market-impact-assessment.html#get

Here is more info about LMIA. The only problem I see is, the company may not want to go through the lengthy and pricy process. Ask them to do a intra company transfer that is easy and quick which will ultimately lead to PR (after you accumulate enough points).

 

[Naturgrl]

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/find-need-labour-market-impact-assessment.html#get

Here is more info about LMIA. The only problem I see is, the company may not want to go through the lengthy and pricy process. Ask them to do a intra company transfer that is easy and quick which will ultimately lead to PR (after you accumulate enough points).

Intra Company transfer is only an option if the OP works in the Canadian company’s foreign office. So the company has to have an office in OP’s country. OP is working remotely so most likely not eligible for an ICT.

 

[mirouhml]

Intra Company transfer is only an option if the OP works in the Canadian company’s foreign office. So the company has to have an office in OP’s country. OP is working remotely so most likely not eligible for an ICT.

So I guess obtaining the LMIA is the only possible way to approach this right?

 

[scylla]

So I guess obtaining the LMIA is the only possible way to approach this right?

Yes

 

[mirouhml]

Okay then, are there any cases where they can reject the employer's request to obtain the LMIA?

 

[scylla]

Okay then, are there any cases where they can reject the employer's request to obtain the LMIA?

Yes. Not all LMIAs are approved.

 

[mirouhml]

Okay, thanks a lot for the answers!