GCMS Notes for Work Permit — LMIA, PGWP & Open Work Permits

Types of Work Permits and GCMS Notes

• LMIA-based work permits: Employer-specific permits requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment
• LMIA-exempt work permits: Including intra-company transfers, CUSMA professionals, and IEC
• Open work permits: Including spousal open work permits and Bridging Open Work Permits
• Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP): For international students who completed studies in Canada

Common Work Permit Refusal Reasons in GCMS Notes

• LMIA concerns: Issues with the employer's LMIA or genuineness of the job offer
• Qualifications: Officer not satisfied you meet the qualifications for the position
• Dual intent concerns: Officer believed the work permit was used as a pathway to PR without genuine temporary intent
• Employer compliance: The employer has non-compliance history with immigration conditions
• Wages and working conditions: Offered wages did not match LMIA or prevailing standards
• Insufficient documentation: Missing employment contracts, reference letters, or credential assessments

PGWP-Specific GCMS Notes

Post-Graduation Work Permit applications have unique assessment criteria that GCMS notes reveal:

• Whether your program and institution are PGWP-eligible
• Verification of study completion and program duration
• Whether you applied within the required timeline
• Full-time study status verification