Recent content by rasher83

Ok, so they don't have any physical locations here in Canada yet. Is it possible then to get a work permit in Canada to work for an Irish company? Have I any way of working for them legally without having to exit the country and re enter as a business visitor for 6 month periods at a time?

Hi, I live in Canada. I am Irish. I have a valid work permit for a Canadian company I used to work for, it is valid for 15 more months. An old company in Ireland has recruited me to do some work for them over here, market research, and some project specification. Is there anything I need to do...

I've been working in canada for 2 years, I am about to apply for CEC so I can live and work anywhere in canada. I have just been approached by an old employer from europe who are looking into oppertunities in canada, They would like to take me back on board to do some consultancy work for them...

Could I start my own business during the waiting time to get CEC?

Thanks guys.

Thanks for the reply, I just need a little bit more clarification. What if I don't find work for 6 months or a year or 2 years? Can I stay until the end of my visa? Thanks again

Hi, I have a 3 year work permit that expires in 2 years. If I choose to leave this job, ( I understand that I will need to apply for a labour market opinion again for a new job) am I good to stay in Canada until the date on my work permit? I have worked here 2 years now and will be applying for...

Hi guys, I want to bring this back up again as I close in on the 2 yr work experience mark. I will send my PR application for CEC class in Jan. Lets assume it takes 6 months to process. If I were to want to change jobs in the new year, can I work anywhere or am I still required to get an LMO...

Excellent, such clear answers again, Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. Denis

Thanks for the info guys, this really helps me a lot. So I apply for PR in 6 months when I have 2 full years employment under the Canadian experience class. 1) How long will that take to process? When it comes through, 2) Do I just have PR status, or is it that I have it for 5 years? What I'm...

Hi there, I have been living in Canada almost 2 years now. I came on an open work permit for 1 year. I found work as a software engineer and got a positive LMO and now have a 3 year work permit for my current employer. I have been working with them for 1.5 years now. My question stems from...