Eligible For Points Under CRS With LMIA Exempt Work Permit

[Mansi]

My brother came to Canada as a worker and he is currently working on a LMIA-exempt work permit. He has now completed 2 years of work experience under NOC level B. He now wants to file an application for permanent residency under the FSW class. He is wondering whether he is still eligible to receive points under CRS for having a valid job offer even though he is LMIA exempt?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

The answer to your question depends on why your brother’s work permit is exempt from a LMIA. Under Express Entry, there are only certain LMIA-exempt jobs that would count towards job offer points. For example: if your brother is working in Canada on a LMIA-exempt work permit that was issued under an international agreement such as NAFTA or CUSMA, then his employer doesn’t need to get an LMIA for your brother to receive job offer points.

If your brother’s work permit is LMIA-exempt for any other reason, his employer will still need to get a LMIA in order to receive points.