LMO timeline

[job_seeker]

Hi,
 *  I have a  WORKING VISA ISSUED LAST Feb.2009 -2011.
 *  LMO EXPIRED 2009-08-09*
 *  Problem is, I'm still here from the country of Origin & not sure If my       employer would still back me up to go to CANADA (business is slow)
 
QUESTION:
    1.  Until when can I use the VISA ('coz some inform me that I must leave the country on or before 6 months from the date issued).
    2. Does my employer must re-apply for a new LMO?
    3. Can I use my WORKING VISA as for my entry to CANADA and then look for a new job instead?
        Hope you can help me, 'coz I already spend time & money for the application/processing.

Thanks... mercy

Hi,

     Just browsing through previous posts and I saw this. Am just wondering if you have left for Canada already. I was just reading about WP applications and LMO and it seems that the expiration is for the LMO to reach CIC, of course with the WP application, on or before the LMO expiry date. So if you have a valid contract and your work visa (TRV) to show at the POE, then you can still leave for Canada and obtain your work permit. Are you by any chance in Canada now?

[toramaru]

Hi redblacks80,

If you live in BC, you might not receive a positive LMO because of your job category.
Current LMO time line in BC is 4-6 weeks so you will know the result before your visa expires.
However if you don't get the result by the end of December, you need to to apply for the work permit before your visa expires, then your status will be implied status (you can work legally until you will get an answer from Service Canada).

[toramaru]

Here is my timeline.

1) Provincial office where applied: Vancouver, BC
2) Date when application was POSTED: October 1, 2009
3) Date when they recieved the application: October 2, 2009
4) Any correspondence or calls received by your employer in between, if yes then the nature of the enquiry and after how many days/weeks did you get an enquiry from them? NONE
5) Date when decision made or recieved? October 13, 2009
6) Employee is inside or outside Canada when the Application was submitted? inside

[job_seeker]

Here is my timeline.

1) Provincial office where applied: Vancouver, BC
2) Date when application was POSTED: October 1, 2009
3) Date when they recieved the application: October 2, 2009
4) Any correspondence or calls received by your employer in between, if yes then the nature of the enquiry and after how many days/weeks did you get an enquiry from them? NONE
5) Date when decision made or recieved? October 13, 2009
6) Employee is inside or outside Canada when the Application was submitted? inside

Hi,

     Did you get the positive LMO in 2 weeks? For what position is it? Thanks.

[toramaru]

Yes, I got the positive LMO in 12 days. I know my process was very fast. I guess because I applied regular work permit after my postgraduate work permit (the employers don't have to show recruitment effort).

[job_seeker]

Yes, I got the positive LMO in 12 days. I know my process was very fast. I guess because I applied regular work permit after my postgraduate work permit (the employers don't have to show recruitment effort).

Oh that was why it was so fast! Thanks.

[timko]

Hello!
I got a job offer in Calgary, Alberta
Date when application was POSTED: Jully 13, 2009
Does anyone have average LMO wait time in Alberta?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[unoy_po]

here is mine.... employer(alberta) filed on july 6 got mine sept 25