URGENT- Need to start work in January- will have LMO, but NOT Work Permit....

[IrishArchitect]

Hi All,

I have a job arranged, my future employer has already begun the LMO process, decision due c.mid December.

I am irish, os would be applying to London for the WP; however processing times are 24 months+, and I must start work in Jan 09.

Is it possible to fly to Canada with JUST the LMO, and apply for a Work Permit within Canada, while there, working?

If not, what are my options?

Many thanks,

IA

[Leon]

A work permit is not supposed to take 24 months but yes, as somebody who comes from a visa exempt country, if you have an LMO, you can apply for a work permit when you arrive.

[IrishArchitect]

Holy god.

Are you serious?

First though, thank you very much for your quick reply; CIC could learn a lot fROm your topics and postings on this site.
This news is very very important for me, as if verifiable then it solves a LOT of my issues with wait times, costs, etc.

Second, Forgive me, because i need to be absolutely certain of this: what is your basis for this information? can you quote documents/rules/websites? 

Please note that I am not challenging your information- but as any sane person should do, i want to double check any and all information I find on the internet.

If you can provide references for your information that would be absolutely superb.

Thank you very very much for your time.

Regards,
IA

[PMM]

Hi

Holy god.

Are you serious?

First though, thank you very much for your quick reply; CIC could learn a lot fROm your topics and postings on this site.
This news is very very important for me, as if verifiable then it solves a LOT of my issues with wait times, costs, etc.

Second, Forgive me, because i need to be absolutely certain of this: what is your basis for this information? can you quote documents/rules/websites? 

Please note that I am not challenging your information- but as any sane person should do, i want to double check any and all information I find on the internet.

If you can provide references for your information that would be absolutely superb.

Thank you very very much for your time.

Regards,
IA

" When all else fails, read the instructions"

Eligibility to apply as you enter Canada

You can apply for a work permit as you enter Canada, but only if you meet the following requirements:

    * you are temporary resident visa exempt and
    * your job does not need a labour market opinion from HRSDC (some exceptions apply) or
    * you hold a labour market opinion from HRSDC.

To find out if you need a medical examination, see Medical examination requirements for visitors in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

Note: if your job does need a labour market opinion, you can apply as you enter Canada as long as the positive opinion has been issued to you before you enter (except for live-in caregivers and seasonal agricultural workers).
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-eligible.asp#enter

PMM

[IrishArchitect]

ahh thank you:)

i know, i know- but theres always something that slips past your eye..!

Thank you for the update though, much appreciated.

As an update- my profession is not listed in the 38 jobs, except maybe under Construction Managers.. any ideas?

Thank you for your time in posting any reply, I do appreciate it and Im not looking to be spoon-fed...

Best regards,
IA