Do I need a labour market opinion HRSDC?

[Pullox]

I've been working for one year, full time in a skilled trade (type B) using a post graduation work permit, I would like to extend my stay, my employer is giving me a permanent job offer (stating that if I receive a PR he can hire me permanently) and I'm applying with 2 months left of validity in my work permit. Do I need a labour market opinion HRSDC?

Also does it matter if I'm working in a different trade, not related to my studies in Canada?

Thank you

 

[Pullox]

Come on people, help, I know you are smart and well educated

I appretiate your help

 

[jes_ON]

Your job offer letter is good for your application for permanent residence. That application however does not authorize you to stay and work in Canada - you do need a new work permit, and that is a completely separate application.

And yes, you will need a positive LMO to get a new work permit.

Note that to apply for PR as a skilled worker in the "arranged employment" category, you MUST remain in Canada on a valid work permit throughout the entire processing period, otherwise you will lose your eligibility.

So, two different applications / processes, but they are related. Note that with only 2 months left on your PGWP, you are running out of time very quickly. LMOs take time.

NO, it does not matter that your employment is in a different field than your degree.

The smart and well-educated can find all this information on the CIC website

 

[Pullox]

Thank you so much jes_On, the thing is that I was getting really confused reading about the PNP and other related classes.
Possibly the circuits in my brain were over-heating

Thanks for your time

 

[jes_ON]

Hmmm... Are you applying for PR thru the PNP (which province?) or Federal Skilled Workers program?

 

[Pullox]

I'm applying for PR through the Federal Skilled workers program in Alberta

 

[jes_ON]

Pullox - here's the good news-although your employer does have to get a positive LMO before you can renew your work permit, because you were originally hired on a PGWP, s/he doe not have to demonstrate recruitment effort.

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/intstugrad.shtml

 

[Pullox]

Thank's again my friend, you are either my Guardian Angel or at least sent by It . I really appretiate your help!

Just as a comment, but for a novice or rookie like me it is always confusing to keep seeing "Canadian work experience related to their field of studies" ??? (line 3 of Information for employers paragraph). However I must confess that after so many reassurances about it I just take it as something possibly not meant to be comprehended, a simple and profound elaboration or conspiracy of the bureacratic system. (Don't worry I joke all the time)

 

[jes_ON]

I think that "related" is very broadly interpreted