LMIA cover letter — Indian skilled worker (Canada)

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."