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Four year work limit Question?

delphinium

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Apr 25, 2013
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The more I read the more anxious I become.
My LMO # has been disqualified. I was just about to apply
for my PR. Do I Have to put that LMO # on my application?
I think so.
Now I have read (sorry I cannot bear to go back and
find the link, having a tough day) that one can work no longer
than four years on work permits.
Does anyone have interpretation on this?
Desperately trying to find a status for PR, not looking good.
Even Provincial Nominee looks unavailable.
Very discouraged. Thanks in advance for any ideas.

delphinium :'(
 

iam_toby

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Feb 4, 2013
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Think that's what you're looking for.

>> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2011/2011-03-24.asp


Hope that helps.
 

cecbear

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Feb 2, 2013
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My understanding is that the 4-year limit only applies to work after April 1st, 2011. Here is the operation bulletin with many examples.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob523.asp
 

iam_toby

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Feb 4, 2013
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cecbear said:
My understanding is that the 4-year limit only applies to work after April 1st, 2011. Here is the operation bulletin with many examples.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob523.asp
Correct, as my link ( post above ) states:

This regulation is not retroactive – The clock starts ticking on April 1, 2011, for all TFWs, regardless of how long they have already been in Canada.
 

LPS

Champion Member
Aug 7, 2013
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Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-O
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-08-2013
AOR Received.
07-10-2013
Med's Request
07-03-2014
Med's Done....
26-03-2014
LANDED..........
09-04-2014
Also, you can exceed the limit if you're working NOC 0 or A, or have received a "positive selection decision" (like an AOR) on your PR application.

Apart from that, I'm not sure what kind of interpretation you want. You may have enough time before April 1, 2015, to get more work experience in a different occupation, and then reapply for CEC.
 

Omshri

Hero Member
Sep 12, 2011
529
11
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC- Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
October 1, 2013
AOR Received.
November 14, 2013
IELTS Request
Sent with Application
Med's Request
April 6, 2014
Med's Done....
Upfront, March 29, 2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
July 16, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
July 28, 2014
LANDED..........
August 3, 2014
This regulation is not retroactive – The clock starts ticking on April 1, 2011, for all TFWs, regardless of how long they have already been in Canada.

The earliest date that a foreign worker could reach the four-year cumulative duration limit is April 1, 2015.


Some workers will be exempt from the cumulative duration regulation.

TFWs in managerial (NOC 0) or professional occupations (NOC A).
TFWs who have applied for permanent residence and received:
a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) if applying as a Quebec Skilled Worker;
a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) certificate if applying as a provincial nominee;
an approval in principle letter if applying under the Live-in Caregiver Class;
a positive selection decision if applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Class; or
a positive selection decision if applying under the Canadian Experience Class.
 

delphinium

Full Member
Apr 25, 2013
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This is great everyone. The most giving group I have ever experienced.
I am really touched by you help. Hope I can reciprocate soon.

delphinium