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LMIA cover letter — Indian skilled worker (Canada)
Worker-side cover letter accompanying the work permit application after LMIA approval. Establishes admissibility + bona fide intent.
CanadaWorkLMIACover letterIMM 1295
Draft a 400-500 word cover letter from [CLIENT_NAME] accompanying form IMM 1295 (Application for Work Permit Made Outside of Canada) following LMIA approval. Format header: "To: Visa Officer, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Re: Work Permit Application — Position: [POSITION_TITLE] · NOC [NOC_CODE] LMIA Number: [LMIA_NUMBER] · LMIA Valid Until: [LMIA_VALID_UNTIL] Date: [TODAY]" §1 — OPENING (60-80 words) "I respectfully submit this application for a work permit pursuant to s.30 of IRPA, in support of my employment offer at [EMPLOYER_NAME] for the role of [POSITION_TITLE]. The position is supported by an approved Labour Market Impact Assessment ([LMIA_NUMBER]) issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on [LMIA_ISSUE_DATE]." §2 — QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE (100-120 words) Address R200(3)(a) — "applicant is able to perform the work": • [WORK_EXPERIENCE_YEARS] years of [NOC_CODE]-aligned experience • Highest education + specialization • Specific technical skills the LMIA-listed role demands • Reference 2-3 specific employers / projects that built the skills §3 — BONA FIDE JOB OFFER (80-100 words) Address R200(1)(c)(ii.1): • LMIA from ESDC is the primary anchor • Offer letter from [EMPLOYER_NAME] dated [OFFER_DATE], attached as Annex A • Wage offered (per LMIA): CAD [WAGE] per hour / annum • Work location: [WORK_LOCATION] • Start date contingent on permit issuance §4 — INTENT TO COMPLY (60-80 words) Affirm: • Will work only for the named employer ([EMPLOYER_NAME]) • Will work only in the approved occupation ([POSITION_TITLE], NOC [NOC_CODE]) • Will respect the validity period of the work permit • Understand that change of employer or occupation requires a new work permit (or LMIA-exempt amendment under R200(3)) §5 — TIES + RETURN (60-80 words) Briefly: • Family in India — list immediate family staying • Property / financial commitments at home • If PR pathway is intended via Express Entry / PNP after qualifying Canadian work experience, the consultant decides whether to mention this — generally favourable for work permits (dual intent is permitted under R22(2) for work permits). §6 — CLOSING + ANNEXES (40-60 words) "I respectfully request the officer issue a work permit valid until the expiry of LMIA [LMIA_NUMBER] or such longer period as is consistent with the permit class. Should additional information be required, I am available at [EMAIL] / [PHONE]." Annexes: • Annex A: Offer letter from [EMPLOYER_NAME] • Annex B: LMIA confirmation • Annex C: Educational credentials • Annex D: Reference letters • Annex E: Resume / CV • Annex F: Passport bio page + visa stamps • Annex G: Medical exam confirmation (if Indian — required) • Annex H: Police certificate from India End with: "DRAFT WP COVER LETTER — for RCIC review. Verify LMIA number, validity dates, and wage on the IRCC application matches the ESDC LMIA confirmation letter exactly."
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