LMO/Work Permit Ext vs Applying for PR under CEC

I would appreciate some guidance on the following matters :

1. When to apply for LMO ?

I am currently working in Toronto on my PGWP. The position is a highly skilled technical position in an IT company.

The PGWP expires in Sept 2013.

I have not applied for PNP.

When exactly should I request the employer to submit an application for LMO? In other words, how long does it take the LMO to be processed (considering I then have to apply for an extension of my work permit?)

2. Having completed 1 year of work experience, in August 2013, would it be possible for me to apply directly for PR under CEC, instead of going through the LMO process?

As far as i know, you can still work as long as I have applied for PR. Is that correct? or would I still have to apply for LMO before I can apply for PR??... 

Kindly advise.

Regards,

Manasi

About (2), can you clarify 'apply to remain as a visitor'?

Also, I am thinking of applying for PNP ( I know.. I am trying all possibilities to be able to stay here .. :) )

- I am aware I have to show proof of residence in Ontario for past one year.

Now I've stayed in Toronto, since my arrival in Canada in Sept 2011.

I've stayed (still am) with my uncle's family here without paying any rent or insurance of any sort.

Nor do I have any phone bill that goes way back one year (I bought my cell phone only in August 2012.) .. 

I do have paper bank statements since Sept 2011, addressed to me.

Do those count as proof for residence as well as  proof of funds?

If not, is there any other way I can show one year residence?

Kindly advise.

Thanks,

Manasi.

I am working under live in caregiver program and my work permit will expire o  July 27 2013 aftet 24 months contract..

it saids that after completing 24months in LCP I can apply for OWP and Pr. but my question do I need to apply for extensio  contract before applying the OWp &  PR. or after 24 months can I apply directly with Owp since I will stay with the same employer.... Please advise the right procedure on what to after conpleting the 24months contract under LCP.

thank you

Hi,

Since you have 3 months until your WP expires, it is advisable that you apply for extension.

There is dedicated page for LIC - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/caregiver/extend-stay.asp

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