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Topic: open work permit extension
Posted By: mithdi
Subject: open work permit extension
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2010 at 3:59pm
hi

i am currently on an open work permit that expires on August 25, 2010. i got a job offer, but my employer does not want to get into the legalities of LMO. He said if i can get my work permit extended myself, the job offer is on.

please suggest if you ve been in a similar situation. can i file for my LMO myself without the employer getting involved?



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Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2010 at 7:56pm
Hi

Originally posted by mithdi mithdi wrote:

hi
i am currently on an open work permit that expires on August 25, 2010. i got a job offer, but my employer does not want to get into the legalities of LMO. He said if i can get my work permit extended myself, the job offer is on.
please suggest if you ve been in a similar situation. can i file for my LMO myself without the employer getting involved?


No, only the employer can apply for an LMO after advertising the position.



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PMM


Posted By: PR took 5 months!
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 12:44pm

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No, only the employer can apply for an LMO after advertising the position.

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Not true.  An Immigration Lawyer can also submit the LMO application.  A good one will provide you with a free consultant, advice and advise you the necessary paperwork required.  


Posted By: job_seeker
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 12:56pm
Interesting. I thought all along that only employers can submit and follow up applications for LMO.

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/index.shtml - http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/index.shtml

Every year, Canadian employers hire thousands of foreign workers to help address skill and labour shortages.




Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 1:37pm
Hi

Originally posted by job_seeker job_seeker wrote:

Interesting. I thought all along that only employers can submit and follow up applications for LMO.

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/index.shtml - http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/index.shtml

Every year, Canadian employers hire thousands of foreign workers to help address skill and labour shortages.




Your correct, the previous poster was "splitting hairs" the employer can have his/her lawyer submit the LMO, but it is still the employer who is ultimately responsible.

PMM

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PMM


Posted By: PR took 5 months!
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 2:10pm
Responsibility lies with who sees the LMO application as being important.  

If  the employer is not to play an active role,  the individual will need to be proactive in managing the relationship with the Lawyer.

If the employer is not willing to allow access to necessary information or paperwork (ie. recruitment exercise to prove no Canadians can do the job),  the individual can submit a supporting letter, written from a employer's prospective, detailing his/hers skills are a critical requirement for the job and what negative impact may arise if they were to leave the company. 

A good corporate Immigration Lawyer have good knowledge base to the intricate details which won't be stated on the HRSDC website (for obvious reasons). 
 


Posted By: job_seeker
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 11:12pm
Technically, neither you nor the lawyer could have done anything without THE employer.


Posted By: mithdi
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 2:35pm
Thanks everyone for the suggestions :)


Posted By: Artic
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2010 at 6:03pm
Cool if it was this easy, many people would have done it.

(off topic)

5 months for PR? how come.. wanna explain your case if you dont mind?


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Student Permit - Work Permit - PG work permit - PNP Route - PR Granted.


Posted By: PR took 5 months!
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2010 at 4:17pm
I applied under the Canadian Experience class.  My timelines are:

Sent application: 1st April 2009
Confirmation received: 23rd April 2009 (cheque was cashed on 8th April)
Medical and RPRF request: 3rd June 2009
Medical taken: 16th June 2009
Passport request: 26th August 2009
PR status: 3rd Sept 2009

Though I can't attest to it, I spent a few dollars on a folder and plastic wallets and organized my paper work with a cover letter.  I figured immigrations must receive numerous applications and I made the extra effort to assist.  This could explain why it had only taken a short time of 2 months to request a medical. 

Best wishes to all that are waiting. 


Posted By: ashishcmehta
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2010 at 5:00pm
Dear Friend 
How have you got open work permit ? i want to apply  for open work permit as my spouse is o student visa.you can mail me [email protected]


Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2010 at 8:42pm
Hi

Originally posted by ashishcmehta ashishcmehta wrote:

Dear Friend 
How have you got open work permit ? i want to apply  for open work permit as my spouse is o student visa.you can mail me [email protected]


Why don't you just read the information at : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp and follow the instructions?

PMM

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PMM


Posted By: Artic
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010 at 11:17am
Thumbs Up

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Student Permit - Work Permit - PG work permit - PNP Route - PR Granted.



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