Do I need an LMO to extend my work permit?

[sharonkay]

Sorry, I don't mean to get testy and I do appreciate your input. I'm just frustrated and confused by the whole process!

 

[Baloo]

Sorry, I don't mean to get testy and I do appreciate your input. I'm just frustrated and confused by the whole process!

No problem, plenty of people feel that on a regular basis.

Let's hope you get a speedy PR process.

 

[sharonkay]

Well I'm not expecting a quick outcome to my PR application so I guess that leads to my next question. Now that it has been decided that I do need an lmo, will I be able to continue working if my current work permit expires while I am waiting for the lmo or will I have to quit?

 

[GoldenArm]

My husband is a safety director for a large American Owned company. He has been trying to hire a safety manager for one of his jobsites since last March. The LMO's that he has applied for have been for US workers that have experience and work for the same company he does, however they keep getting denied stating there are eligible Canadian workers, when in fact the people that are applying for the position are straight out of school with no construction experience. And.... it isn't due to a salary issue because his company pays very well and has great benefits.

Without knowing the details, it looks like there is no reason for them to turn down those LMOs, but there is obviously something in the application that they don't like. Duration perhaps?

I know a few people who have had positive LMOs very recently, so it's not like they are turning all applications down without valid reasons.

As an aside, if the applicants already work for the same company, has the company looked into getting intra-company transfers instead? (they don't require LMO that way).
We had half a dozen people transfer like that in the last 6 months or so.

 

[job_seeker]

Your employer needs to advertise for the position for at least 14 days at the job bank. If no Canadian citizen or PR applied or qualified then you can can sign contract and the employer can send an application for a LMO in your favor. A month before the expiry of your WP, if the LMO has not arrived yet, send your application for the WP without the LMO. Attach a cover letter to explain that your WP is expiring and you'll forward the file number or a copy of the LMO as soon as it gets approved. You'd be on implied status and can continue working with your employer, till you get a response which could go either way.

Well I'm not expecting a quick outcome to my PR application so I guess that leads to my next question. Now that it has been decided that I do need an lmo, will I be able to continue working if my current work permit expires while I am waiting for the lmo or will I have to quit?

 

[sharonkay]

I just started my job one month ago and my employer had advertised for over a month before hiring me, on my open work permit, so hopefully all will go well, but we shall see. Thanks so much for your help!