Seth has come to you seeking guidance for his application in the Express Entry Case Management process. He is qualified under the Federal Skilled Worker program. He meets the criteria for who may apply and he exceeds the pass mark on selection. However, he is still short on points required on the Comprehensive Ranking System to receive an ITA. Seth is seeking your guidance to ensure he has input his data correctly and he is seeking your advice on ways to increase his ranking.

Seth is currently in Canada on a work permit acquired under significant benefit as a business manager for his own business in Canada. The permit falls under the International Mobility Program and was thus exempt from needing a LMIA. He assumes that this means he cannot secure points for having arranged employment under the CRS. Is Seth's assumption correct?

Select one:

a. It is correct, as an owner operator cannot be considered under the Federal Skilled Worker program.

b. It is correct, as a confirmed offer of arranged employment must be supported by an LMIA in order to acquire points.

c. It is incorrect, as the only way to qualify as a skilled worker is if there is arranged employment.

d. It is incorrect, as arranged employment points may be secured even without an LMIA in this circumstance.