Transfer job while under LMIA contract

[jhedz917]

Hi,

May I seek for help here? I come over to Canada with a 2 year contract from my employer under a LMIA. However, things didnt go smoothly that I have to transfer job. What are the risks? would I still be able to get a job?

If my ex-employer cancels my LMIA with them, am I now considered as a person with visit pass?

Thanks in advance for the reply.

 

[scylla]

You can leave your job and remain in Canada as long as your work permit is valid. Your employer cannot force you to return home.

However you cannot work for a new employer until you get a new work permit. To get a new work permit, your new employer will have to obtain a new approved LMIA and then you will have to apply for a new closed work permit linked to your new employer.

In other words, you cannot use the work permit you have now to work for a different employer.

 

[Deepali3101]

Can we travel out of country and enter country again on old work permit in above case?

 

[scylla]

Can we travel out of country and enter country again on old work permit in above case?

Unfortunately there's no clear-cut answer to that question. Generally - yes. However we've seen one or two instances where people have run into issues re-entering Canada because CBSA has contacted their employer and found out that they are no longer employed.