can I change my student visa to a work visa?

[anotherstudent]

I'm currently in college, in a 2 year program. My plan was to study 2 years, work, save money and then go to university to study computer science which is my dream.
Universities in Canada are overpriced for internationals so that was the only way I was going to be able to afford it.

Recently a company in Toronto saw my portfolio, they were impressed and offered me a great job, with a very good salary. If I take the job I will be able to save for university in one year.

But I have only been in Canada since January, I took summer off, so I cant apply for a work permit. Is there a way to change my vista type? the employer is willing to do the paper work.

THANKS!

 

[scylla]

The employer must obtain an approved Labour Market Opinion for you to be able to apply for a work permit. To obtain an approved LMO, the employer will have to prove that they advertised the job and were unable to find a Canadian to hire for the role. More information on LMOs can be found here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

It is not necessarily that easy to obtain an approved LMO. So before you start making any plans about quitting school and starting a job, see if your future employer can obtain an approved LMO first.

 

[wilgen2000]

The employer must obtain an approved Labour Market Opinion for you to be able to apply for a work permit. To obtain an approved LMO, the employer will have to prove that they advertised the job and were unable to find a Canadian to hire for the role. More information on LMOs can be found here:



It is not necessarily that easy to obtain an approved LMO. So before you start making any plans about quitting school and starting a job, see if your future employer can obtain an approved LMO first.

Hi, i'm taking ESL classes, what if i decide to joint the College to take a program, can i extend my visa?

 

[aman singh]

Hi, i'm taking ESL classes, what if i decide to joint the College to take a program, can i extend my visa?

I think you're on Visitor Visa ?
If yes, You need to apply for study permit from back home.

 

[anotherstudent]

The employer must obtain an approved Labour Market Opinion for you to be able to apply for a work permit. To obtain an approved LMO, the employer will have to prove that they advertised the job and were unable to find a Canadian to hire for the role. More information on LMOs can be found here:


It is not necessarily that easy to obtain an approved LMO. So before you start making any plans about quitting school and starting a job, see if your future employer can obtain an approved LMO first.

but if the employer was willing to do all the paperwork for me it is possible?

 

[scylla]

but if the employer was willing to do all the paperwork for me it is possible?

Yes.

 

[lorerodri]

I think you're on Visitor Visa ?
If yes, You need to apply for study permit from back home.

Ok

 

[anotherstudent]

I got the job offer letter today, do I apply online?
will they take away my student permit?

 

[YYZguy416]

Your employer first needs to apply for Labour Market Opinion before you can apply for a Work Permit.

I got the job offer letter today, do I apply online?
will they take away my student permit?