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Archived: June 2, 2025 11:47:11 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration IRCC Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None [requester] find the response below for your inquiry: Question: LMIA exemption code C50 contemplates the granting of IMP work permits to workers performing duties ofa 'religious nature’ but there is minimal guidance on the scope of that definition: htips:/Avww.canada,ca/en/immigration-refiigees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulltins- manuals/temporary-residents/foreign- workers‘teligious-work. html Tam writing to seek clarification on the scope of the exemption as it relates to grade school teachers performing their teaching duties at faith-based, independent schools that are authorized by a province. In such settings, where a curriculum is taught within a faith-based perspective, and where teachers must be a member of that faith, would a teacher (NOC 41221) fall within the scope ofa C50 LMIA exemption? Answer: Please note that this service provides guidance and not case-specific advice. Please see the information below directly from our instructions. To be eligible under paragraph R205(d), IMP code C50, a foreign national must have: * an offer of employment that © is genuine as per R200(5) © indicates duties of a religious nature * evidence of their education and experience \sb160To determine whether an applicant is eligible under paragraph R205(d), officers must assess ifthe work (not the organization) is ofa religious nature. \sb160 The employer should specifiy how the duties that the applicant will be performing are religious in nature. \sb1 60Simply because the employer may be a religious organization, does not mean that all the duties conducted to run the organization are religious in nature. \sb1 60Pkease see the Assessing duties of a religious nature section for more information. 00962