Hi there all, here goes.
- So I am currently on an IEC 2012 visa, expiring July 16th 2013.
- I have sent away my application for Permanent Residency and Open Work Permit
- Going from an IEC to OWP does not grant me Implied Status and the ability to work.
- I could be illegible to work until I get an OWP, which could be in 8 months time, and I really want to continue working!
- I work at a Vineyard & Winery and recently my employer applied for an LMO which was denied.
- It was denied because my job title "Vineyard Foreman" does not match my job description, which takes place in a) The Vineyard, and b) Some lower-skilled wine cellar duties (not winemaker). They told my employer this is 2 separate jobs and the wage rate is not fair. Unfortunately they did not specify what a correct Job Title would be, or correct wage, or correct job description. So left in the dark here.
- My employer now wants to try and reapply for an LMO under lower-skilled class, to keep me working whilst my other applications are in progress.
Is there anyone out there who got a positive LMO through a vineyard type job? And if so, what title and job description did you use?
Right now I am trawling the Job Bank, WorkBC and other wine industry related job sites, in search for 1) Permanent Full Time, 2) Wage rates 3) Job title & description.
The main criteria for an LMO, I think... is:
- Full time, 40 hours per week, permanent
- Job Title matches Job Description
Amongst the other standards like proof of seeking out Canadian workers etc.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers for your time!
James