Today, we’re sharing a success story about an LMIA approval in Alberta. Let’s dive in together, shall we?

NohProblem Consulting: Your Trusted Local Immigration Agency

2024-09-02
Completion of LMIA documentation

2024-11-07
Approval letter received

It took only 46 business days for approval!

For today’s success story, the LMIA processed under the PR stream was approved significantly faster than the average processing time of 105 business days reported by IRCC in 2024.

Now, with the approved LMIA, all that’s left is to secure a work permit and begin employment.

We’ve reviewed the exciting news about LMIA approval in Canada today.

With stricter regulations like the suspension of low-wage worker LMIA approvals and the increase in median-wage thresholds aimed at protecting Canadian citizens, it’s more important than ever to work with a consulting firm like NohProblem Consulting, known for its diverse experience and high approval rates.

At NohProblem Consulting, we pride ourselves on honest and fact-based consulting.
Our professional documentation team operates 24/7, and every application undergoes four meticulous cross-checks by our immigration consultant, Director Lisa.

As our company was founded after experiencing fraud and unfair practices from other agencies, we are committed to running a business that is transparent and trustworthy above all else.

Let us be your partner in navigating Canada’s immigration processes!

This is NohProblem Consulting, your trusted local immigration agency.

Today, we have exciting news about a client who received their Young Professionals approval in less than three weeks after submission!

Young Professionals Approval Timeline

Let’s take a look at the approval timeline for our featured client, Jin.

October 11
Young Professionals Application Submitted

October 29
Young Professionals Approved

For the 2024 Young Professionals program, the first selection started on January 8, and the last selection was on October 21, with a total of 300 individuals selected for the Young Professionals stream. Our featured client, Jin, submitted their application just ten days before the last selection date and received approval in less than three weeks!

We sincerely congratulate Jin on their Young Professionals approval.

What is the Young Professionals Program?

The Young Professionals program is part of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, which helps individuals develop their professional skills and experience in Canada. The well-known Working Holiday is also one of the IEC programs.

Unlike other IEC programs, the Young Professionals program requires a valid job offer from an employer.

Quick Note: What is IEC?

IEC is a program that allows youth from countries with agreements with Canada to work and travel in each other’s countries. The Working Holiday is one of the programs under the IEC.

The Young Professionals program, as the name suggests, targets young individuals aged 18 to 35, similar to the age restrictions of the Working Holiday program.

Young Professionals Eligibility Requirements and Key Points

Aged 18-35
A valid job offer is required (positions must correspond to TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)

• Note: If the job is related to a post-secondary program, TEER 4 positions may also be eligible.
  Must work for the company specified in the job offer
  Proof of initial settlement funds of $2,500 CAD is required

Valid for 2 years (with one reapplication allowed)
Accumulating 1 year of experience on this visa provides an additional 50 points for Express Entry applications

We have explored the Young Professionals program, one of the IEC programs.

Are you interested in working in Canada but find the requirement of a job offer for the Young Professionals program a bit challenging? Don’t worry—NohProblem is here to help!

Today, we’d like to share a recent LMIA approval story from Ontario, which we received just yesterday.

For those of you interested in Canadian immigration and LMIA, you may have heard about the recent tightening of regulations regarding LMIA and work permits for foreign workers. In times like this, it’s crucial to work with an experienced immigration agency to increase your chances of LMIA approval.

At NohProblem Consulting, we proudly boast a 98% LMIA approval rate!

The client featured in this success story is from the Philippines. They were matched for a Cook position at a restaurant run by a Korean owner and received their LMIA approval just last week.

Let’s take a look at the timeline of this success:

2024-08-27
Client completed their LMIA documentation
Submitted by NohProblem Consulting on August 27th

2024-10-18
Received approval letter!

In less than two months, the client received their LMIA approval letter. For the PR stream, the average processing time is 100 business days, but in this case, the approval came in just 40 days, which is exceptionally fast.

We believe this was possible thanks to the thorough preparation and four rounds of cross-checking by NohProblem Consulting.

As shown in the approval letter below, this is for the Permanent Resident stream, and it is valid until April 22, 2025. The client can now apply for a work permit using the approved LMIA.

Today, we’re happy to share this LMIA approval story from Ontario. We’d also like to introduce NohProblem’s special LMIA services.

“Why you should choose NohProblem for LMIA processing”

At NohProblem Consulting, we offer a unique job-matching service, including:

1⃣ Personalized job-matching considering your top 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preferences
2⃣ Transparent job-matching history available for review
3⃣ Weekly follow-ups!

We meticulously track each client’s job-matching records and provide weekly follow-ups throughout the process. We believe this attention to detail is why our clients are so satisfied with NohProblem’s job-matching services.

Today, we are excited to share the news of our client, Ms. Choi’s, successful approval for her ECE Level 3 certification in Canada!

Let’s dive into the details, shall we?

What is an ECE certification?

ECE stands for Early Childhood Education, a field focused on early childhood education. Due to a shortage of specialized professionals in Canada, many Koreans are interested in pursuing this career. To work as an early childhood educator in Canada, you need an ECE certification, which is divided into three levels. Each level requires a different number of credits.

This certification can be obtained both in Canada and through Korea’s credit banking system.

Level 1: Assistant Teacher / 9 credits (completion of 13 courses)

Level 2: Lead Teacher / 39 credits (completion of 13 courses)

Level 3: Early Childhood Educator for infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities / 81 credits (completion of 27 courses)

The requirements for ECE certification vary by province in Canada, which often causes confusion. Some provinces require proof of English proficiency, practical experience, or specific qualifications. Many people opt to complete their certification through Saskatchewan (SK) due to its simpler requirements, which focus mainly on academic credits without the need for English or experience.

Let’s take a look at Ms. Choi’s ECE Level 3 timeline in SK:

2023-10-30
WES Educational Credential Assessment submitted

2023-12-08
WES Educational Credential Assessment completed

2024-09-10
SK ECE certification application submitted

2024-10-18
SK ECE certification approved

Ms. Choi, the star of today’s story, started her journey with us in 2021, preparing for her ECE certification from Korea. Although it took some time as she had personal matters to handle alongside her preparations, we’re thrilled to announce her SK ECE certification approval!

Ms. Choi plans to transfer her SK ECE certification to British Columbia (BC) next.

Today, we’ve reviewed the success story of Ms. Choi’s ECE Level 3 approval. At NohProblem Consulting, we specialize in helping clients pursue careers as early childhood educators in Canada.

Why Choose NohProblem Consulting for ECE Preparation?

NohProblem Consulting is a Canadian immigration agency that specializes in ECE certifications. Here’s why you should prepare for your early childhood educator journey with us:

Experts in ECE Certification Transfers
We specialize in transferring ECE certifications across Canada, assisting with transfers in provinces like BC, SK, ON, AB, NS, Yukon, and more.

Thorough Documentation Support
We meticulously handle your documents to ensure you receive the certification level you desire. If the desired level is not granted, we assist with resubmission.

Full-Service Support: From Certification to Employment and Immigration
We don’t just stop at certification transfers. As a local Canadian immigration agency, we leverage our network to help you with employment and immigration, all in one go!

Today, we’d like to share a success story about a recent LMIA approval we received last week.

For those interested in Canadian immigration and LMIA, you may have heard recent news about stricter regulations regarding foreign workers, such as LMIA and work permits.

During times like these, it’s all the more important to work with an experienced immigration agency that can help increase your chances of LMIA approval.

At NohProblem Consulting, we proudly boast a 98% LMIA approval rate!

LMIA Approval Timeline

This success story involves one of our clients from the Philippines, who was matched with a Cook position at a Korean-owned restaurant. Just last week, they received their LMIA approval.

Let’s take a look at the approval timeline for this client:

2024-08-21
The client completed the LMIA paperwork, and we submitted it on August 21.

2024-10-18
We received the approval letter!

In less than two months after submission, the client received their LMIA approval letter.

The approval letter was issued under the Permanent Resident stream and is valid until April 18, 2025. The client can now apply for a work permit with the approved LMIA during this period.

Why Choose NohProblem for Your LMIA Process?

At NohProblem Consulting, we offer a unique job-matching service that includes:

1⃣ Job matching based on your personal priorities (first, second, and third choices).

2⃣ Transparent sharing of your job-matching history.

3⃣ Weekly follow-ups!

We carefully record and track each client’s job-matching history, providing thorough follow-up once a week during the process. This attention to detail is the reason for the high satisfaction rate among our clients.

We pride ourselves on being the only Canadian immigration agency that offers this level of transparency and thoroughness!

If you’re looking for fast and transparent LMIA processing, consult with NohProblem today!

With the recent tightening of LMIA regulations, we are pleased to share that the LMIAs we submitted before September 26th have been processed faster than average, and we are receiving approval letters.

Today, we bring you some exciting news about an LMIA approval in Alberta!

Shall we take a look together?

LMIA Approval Timeline

• 2024-08-07: LMIA Submitted
• 2024-10-16: LMIA Approved

The star of today’s story is a client from the Philippines. They entered Canada on a visitor visa and prepared the LMIA with Nohproblem Consulting. After submitting on August 7th, they received LMIA approval on October 17th, taking 51 days (business days).

They received LMIA approval for a Cashier position at a fitness center in Alberta and were very satisfied. Next week, they will be using flagpoling to obtain their work permit with the approved LMIA.

We hope to bring you more good news related to this and will soon share an interview with this client, so stay tuned!

Low-Wage LMIA Suspension

For those interested in Canadian immigration, you may have heard the recent announcement regarding the suspension of low-wage LMIAs. This news has caused many people to reconsider their immigration plans.

The suspension affects the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in certain Census Metropolitan Areas (CMA).

The government has announced that:

LMIA applications for low-wage positions in Census Metropolitan Areas with an unemployment rate of 6% or higher will no longer be processed,
The current cap on the proportion of low-wage positions in some sectors will be reduced from 20% to 10%,
In the construction and healthcare sectors, the cap for low-wage positions will decrease to 20%,
The maximum employment duration for low-wage positions has been reduced from 2 years to 1 year.

This includes LMIA for PR purposes (Dual-Intent) as well.

Immigration Lawyers’ Suggested Solutions

In light of this suspension, immigration lawyers have proposed some potential solutions:

1. Find employers who have not previously applied for an LMIA (those employing less than 10-20% foreign workers compared to current staff).
2. Receive or offer job offers at or above the median wage (depending on whether you are an applicant or employer) by referring to your region’s median wage in the chart provided.

3. Use government subsidies to ensure wages qualify as high-wage positions. For example, in BC, subsidies can raise an ECE’s wage to over $28.85, making them eligible as a high-wage position (e.g., an ECE in BC earning $23 plus a $6 subsidy qualifies as a high-wage position and is unaffected by this policy).

4. Utilize other PNP streams for hiring.

5. Apply for work permits through other programs like Young Professional or Working Holiday.

6. Obtain a work permit through Co-op programs.

7. Prepare for LMIA while waiting for the regulations to ease.

These appear to be the best options for now.

We hope this news about an LMIA approval in Alberta was helpful.

With the tightening of LMIA regulations, now more than ever, it’s crucial to partner with consulting services like Nohproblem, which has diverse experience and a high success rate.

Today, we’d like to share a freshly approved LMIA success story from Saskatchewan, Canada.

LMIA Approval Timeline

This job placement took place at a restaurant located in Saskatchewan, Canada.

The star of this approval, Ms. Kim, applied for an LMIA for the position of Food Service Supervisor (FSS).

• 2024-08-07: LMIA application submitted
• 2024-10-16: LMIA approved

In just a little over a month, Mr. Kim successfully secured both a job and an LMIA approval for Saskatchewan.

It took only 40 business days to receive the approval. Considering that the average processing time for a PR stream LMIA, as reported by IRCC in 2024, is 100 business days, this is an exceptionally fast approval.

Moreover, LMIA applications submitted before September 26 (the implementation date for the suspension of low-wage LMIAs) through NohProblem are also being approved smoothly!

Exploring Immigration to Saskatchewan (SK)

Saskatchewan (SK) is a province located in central Canada, bordered by the Northwest Territories to the north and the United States to the south. The capital is Regina, and other major cities include Saskatoon.

Summers are warm and dry, with temperatures reaching the high 20s to low 30s Celsius, while winters are cold with heavy snowfall, with temperatures ranging from -10°C to below -30°C.

SK is one of the provinces where meeting specific conditions can lead to permanent residency. One of the advantages of this conditional system is that as long as you meet the requirements, permanent residency is more stable. However, since it is implemented outside Canada’s major cities, the infrastructure can be relatively limited.

That’s the latest update on LMIA approvals in SK.

At NohProblem, we offer a comprehensive package that covers everything from job placement to permanent residency.

This package is ideal for those who want to immigrate to Canada but aren’t sure where to start.

Job placement is tailored to your first, second, or third job preferences, and we also offer additional services such as interview practice, resume revision, and portfolio organization.

As the 2024 Canadian Working Holiday program is nearing its end, we have some exciting news about a recent Working Holiday visa approval!

Shall we take a closer look? Working Holiday Approval Timeline

Our latest success story involves Ms. Na**, who, with the help of NohProblem Consulting, prepared her Working Holiday application efficiently and was granted her visa in just 5 business days!

• 2024-10-04: Working Holiday application submitted
• 2024-10-11: Working Holiday visa approved

Check out the approval letter

As 2024 is coming to a close, the Canadian Working Holiday program will officially wrap up on October 21.

If you check the information to the right, you’ll see that the current selection odds are quite low—between 1-19%. That’s why it’s especially remarkable that this application was approved in just 5 days!
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Why is the Working Holiday Program Important?

Those interested in Canadian immigration or employment may have heard about last month’s announcement regarding the suspension of low-wage LMIAs. Many people have used LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) to obtain work permits for Canadian immigration or employment, but with this suspension, obtaining a work permit through LMIA has become more difficult.

This is why the Working Holiday program is such a great opportunity for those under 35 years of age.

To mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Canada last year, the 2024 Canadian Working Holiday program underwent changes. The age limit was raised from 30 to 35, and the number of participants increased. If you’re considering working or immigrating to Canada, the Working Holiday program is a great option to explore.

2025 Working Holiday
Get Ready with NohProblem Consulting!

Although details for the 2025 Working Holiday program haven’t been announced yet, we expect it to be similar to the 2024 program. Here are the key requirements for the 2024 Canadian Working Holiday program:

• Age: 18-35
• Visa validity: 2-year visa, extendable up to 4 years
• Number of participants: 12,000

Why Choose NohProblem Consulting?

NohProblem Consulting was founded by our immigration consultant, Director Lisa, after she was scammed by a study abroad agency in her early 20s and angered by the unethical practices of several visa agencies. As a result, we deeply understand our clients’ situations and offer services at reasonable prices.

Unlike other immigration agencies, our consultation team does not handle paperwork. Instead, we have a dedicated document preparation team, and both Director Lisa and the document team meticulously cross-check all documents four times to ensure accuracy.

Today, we’d like to share a success story from one of our clients who successfully prepared for and received a student visa with the help of NohProblem Consulting!

The star of today’s success story is Mr. Park, who has chosen to major in CST (Computer Systems Technology) at a school located in Vancouver, BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology).

BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology)

BCIT is a vocational and technical education institution located in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1964, BCIT provides practical, hands-on education across various fields and is particularly renowned for programs in engineering, applied sciences, business, information technology, and health.

Thanks to its practical approach, BCIT is highly favored by companies, boasting an impressive 96% employment rate among its graduates.

BCIT operates a total of six campuses, with specialized campuses for programs like aviation and marine studies.

Burnaby Campus: The main campus located in Burnaby
ATC (Aerospace Technology Campus): Located in Richmond near Vancouver International Airport, this campus focuses on aviation studies
BMC (Marine Campus): Located in North Vancouver, dedicated to shipping/marine studies
Downtown Vancouver Campus: Located in downtown Vancouver, offering courses in business, media, or computer-related fields. Primarily, all courses of the International Student Entry Program (ISEP) for foreign students are conducted here
Annacis Island Campus: Located in Delta, it offers programs such as mechanics, in collaboration with VCC
GNWC (Great Northern Way Campus): Co-managed by UBC, SFU, and Emily Carr University of Art + Design, each contributing their areas of expertise

Computer Systems Technology (CST) Program

Mr. Park, the subject of this success story, applied to the Computer Systems Technology (CST) diploma program at BCIT. It is a two-year program starting in either September or January each year, conducted across the Downtown Campus and the main Burnaby Campus.

After graduating from the CST program, students can pursue a wide range of careers, including one of the high-demand jobs of Computer Systems Analyst. As of 2024, the annual salary for a Computer Systems Analyst is $81,906, compared to Canada’s average salary of $47,618, making it a well-paying profession.

PGWP Eligible Program

According to an announcement made on October 4, starting from November 1, 2024, only programs in the designated fields of study will qualify for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) issuance for non-bachelor, master’s, or PhD programs. The Computer Systems Technology program is one of these designated fields.
Agriculture and Agri-Food
Healthcare
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Trades, such as Construction and Electrical
Transport

So, if you are interested in studying in Canada or considering majoring in Computer Systems Technology, BCIT could be a great option for you!

Student Visa Processing Timeline

2024-04-04
Prepared and submitted student visa application

2024-10-07
Student visa approved

In April, we at NohProblem Consulting thoroughly prepared and submitted the student visa application, and on October 7, the approval letter was received.

Currently, the rejection rate for Canadian student visas is approaching 46%, the highest it has been since 2019. However, Mr. Park, who is the star of this success story, successfully received approval with the careful preparation provided by NohProblem Consulting.

Shall we take a look together?

2024-08-07 : LMIA paperwork completed
2024-10-10 : Approval letter received
The LMIA was approved in just 46 business days!

Considering that the average processing time for a PR stream LMIA reported by IRCC in 2024 is 100 business days, we can confirm that this approval was granted very quickly.

Now, all that’s left is for the applicant to safely obtain a work permit with the approved LMIA and start working.

Looking at the approval letter, the LMIA stream is for Permanent Resident, and it is valid until April 10, 2025. You will need to convert it to a 2-year work permit by then.

On September 26, it was announced that LMIA approvals for low-wage workers will be suspended, and there will also be restrictions on PR LMIA. Given this situation, we would like to share the solutions we can offer at this time.

Solutions proposed by the immigration lawyer:

1. Find employers who haven’t applied for LMIA before
   (Employers with foreign workers making up less than 10-20% of their workforce)
2. Receive a job offer with a median wage or higher (for applicants)
   Or, hire with a median wage or higher (for employers)
   (Refer to the table below and ensure the job offer is above the median wage for your area.)

3. Utilize government subsidies
   In the case of ECE in BC, using government subsidies can push the wage above the high-wage threshold (for example, adding a $6 subsidy to a $23 wage results in a wage processed as high-wage, avoiding the impact of the new policy).
4. Hire through a different PNP stream
5. Apply for a work permit via programs like Young Professional or Working Holiday
6. Obtain a work permit through co-op programs
7. Prepare for LMIA while waiting for these tightened regulations to ease.

This is the most optimal solution we can suggest at this time.

Thank you for checking out the latest LMIA approval news from BC. As LMIA regulations tighten, it’s more important than ever to work with a consulting agency like NohProblem, which boasts a wide range of experience and a high approval rate.