The immigration process in Canada will be strict...

S Venkateshwari
The immigration process in canada will be strict...

The Immigration Authority of canada is considering eliminating the additional benefit that applicants for temporary or permanent residence get if they have a job offer, which is an important step to reduce fraud related to residence in Canada. These job offers come under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which is a document obtained by the employer from hiring a foreign worker. Applicants seeking permanent residence (PR) can have at least 50 points added to their score if they have a job offer, which increases the chances of qualifying under the Express Entry category.

Immigration Minister announced the change

Canada's Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship minister Marc Miller announced a possible change in Canada's immigration rules during a press conference in Ottawa on tuesday (December 17). During this, Miller said, 'The government is planning to implement additional measures to strengthen the integrity of the program and reduce LMIA fraud. Which includes removing additional points given to candidates for Express Entry due to job offers.' Miller further said, "This measure will eliminate the incentives that motivate candidates to buy LMIA. Which will increase fairness in the system."

LMIA fraud remains a topic of discussion in Canada

LMIA fraud has remained a topic of discussion in canada in recent months, as the government is engaged in efforts to control immigration and completely reform its entire system. It has been revealed in many reports that some unscrupulous immigration agents prepare LMIAs in connivance with employers. In return, employees pay them amounts ranging from 10,000 Canadian dollars to about 75,000 Canadian dollars. Some potential immigrants have informed Hindustan Times about the demands made for processing LMIA.

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