How should applicants handle wage changes after LMIA approval?
Wage changes after LMIA approval can create uncertainty because the approved position may have specific wage and employment conditions. A worker may worry whether a raise, reduced hours, different location, or changed duties affects the work permit application or employer compliance. Specific questions worth discussing: What kind of wage or duty change needs closer review? How should the worker compare the LMIA, job offer, payroll records, and actual work conditions? When is it risky to rely on verbal explanations? What should applicants ask the employer to confirm in writing? If replying with a similar situation, include the province or city, current status, key dates, program, job, family, housing, or healthcare details when relevant, and the official source or institution page being checked. Please do not post private documents, UCI numbers, passport details, bank account information, medical records, employer names, or full addresses. For reference value, try to separate confirmed facts from assumptions and mention when the answer may depend on timing, province, document wording, or the person’s exact status. This is a community discussion starter, not legal advice. Please check official requirements or speak with a qualified professional when needed.
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Editorial follow-up: For employer-related topics, keep the discussion factual: current permit expiry, role type, wage or duties in broad terms, employer process stage, and whether documents are written or verbal. Do not name the employer or share contracts publicly. If sharing a similar situation, add what changed since the last official page or institution guidance was checked. That keeps the reply useful without turning it into personal advice or a prediction. Short context beats long private evidence in public replies.

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