Testimonials by M.M. LMIA Work Permit → PR

Hello World! Today, we would like to introduce a testimonial from one of our clients, who applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based Work Permit and later applied for permanent residency (PR) in Canada.

“I asked for support in reviewing the documents for my LMIA, Work Permit, and PR application. Since the company I work for wasn’t very familiar with the LMIA process, I acted as the point of contact between them and Matsushita-san to prepare the application. We didn’t have much knowledge about the LMIA process, so her support was very helpful. Thanks to her help, we were able to smoothly move through each stage — from LMIA to obtaining my Work Permit, and eventually applying for permanent residency.

Even though there were many things to check during the PR application process, she quickly reviewed all the documents we submitted, allowing us to prepare the application very efficiently. In addition to the fact that there are not many Japanese consultants who offer document review services only, what made me decide to work with her was her sincere and thoughtful responses to all my questions from our very first meeting. During the application preparation, she pointed out what details we should include, especially in documents like my work history and employment certificates. Having someone with the knowledge and experience like Matsushita-san review my documents gave me a great sense of confidence. Even if I had prepared and submitted the documents myself, having someone review them significantly reduced my anxiety.

I’m very happy to have finally achieved my dream of obtaining permanent residency. I have been grateful for your support throughout the long journey—from our very first consultation to the PR application. Thank you very much! (M.M.)“

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I have known Ms. M.M. for over three years, back when she was an international student. Her immigration status transitioned from a Study Permit to a Working Holiday Visa, and then she applied for an LMIA-based Work Permit.  After that was approved, she proceeded to apply for Permanent Residency (PR).  Over those years, a lot of Immigration laws have changed. I’m glad we were able to have a consultation early on and support her all the way through to obtaining PR in Canada.

LMIA-based Work Permit

Canadian employers who wish to hire foreign workers may need to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before they can hire a foreign worker. If the employer receives a positive LMIA, the foreign worker can then apply for a Work Permit based on that LMIA. Once the permit is approved, the individual is legally allowed to work in Canada.

A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job. A positive LMIA is sometimes called a confirmation letter.

To obtain a positive LMIA, the employer must first conduct recruitment efforts and prove that no suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents were available to fill the position. Foreign workers can only be hired when qualified local candidates cannot be found.

The employer is obligated to maintain compliance with the job offer such as positions, wages, working conditions and immigration laws associated with its LMIA.

Express Entry – Additional Points for LMIA Job Offer

On March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the removal of this point system for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. As a result, current and future CEC candidates in the Express Entry pool no longer receive points based on the job offer. Please check our previous article for further information.

Before the change, applicants were eligible to receive additional points (50 points or 200 points) for a job offer supported by LMIA under Express Entry. This was a significant advantage when applying for permanent residency.

In the future, immigration laws may change again, and those with a job offer could be at an advantage. If there are any updates, we will post them on our blog.

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At One Pacific Immigration Consulting, our experienced consultants provide document review services for clients who prepare the necessary documents on their own. This service can be provided not only for permanent residency applications but also for all programs (Work Permit, Study Permit, Temporary Resident Visa, PR card renewal, etc.).

For inquiries and quotes regarding our document review service, please contact us using this form.

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