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Apply work permit istead of PR

Fabiog

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Mar 22, 2017
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Hello all,
I cant afford the 12000$ for streams to get a PR but it seems I can apply for work permit instead so is this good idea and then later apply for PR before work permit expires?
 

canuck_in_uk

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May 4, 2012
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Hello all,
I cant afford the 12000$ for streams to get a PR but it seems I can apply for work permit instead so is this good idea and then later apply for PR before work permit expires?
Hi

You can't just apply for a work permit. You will first need a job offer from an employer with a positive LMIA. The LMIA process has very strict requirements, costs $1000 and takes months to process, so it is extremely difficult to find an employer even willing to try.
 

Fabiog

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Mar 22, 2017
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Hi

You can't just apply for a work permit. You will first need a job offer from an employer with a positive LMIA. The LMIA process has very strict requirements, costs $1000 and takes months to process, so it is extremely difficult to find an employer even willing to try.
Thanks for the reply.
I know that if we get a job offer whether express or temporary the employer must pay 1000 either way.
 

canuck_in_uk

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May 4, 2012
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Thanks for the reply.
I know that if we get a job offer whether express or temporary the employer must pay 1000 either way.
It's not just the money. As I said, the LMIA process has very strict requirements and is a lot of hassle to go through for an employer. The fact is, you are unlikely to find such an employer.