Help needed on work visa

[yokies]

I thought I might ask if anyone knows if there is any possibility of whether I can get an extension on my work visa or any alternatives I have. I currently hold an open work permit via the IEC. It expires in November. I cannot apply again under IEC coz of my age. I have applied under family sponsorship Outland. I know with an inland I could just apply for a work permit along with the application but I didn't go this route as Outland is quicker.
Is there anyway around being able to extend my work visa just until I get my permanent status. I'm running out of time sigh. My current occupation it pays extremely well but I can't find a NOC code that fits and when I emailed to ask they gave me one was a C even though my work is professional. If I put an application to change condition will I get denied an extension? Any help would be great.

 

[scylla]

Your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA in order for you to apply for a new work permit and continue working. This is your only option if you want to keep working. The LMIA process typically takes several months - so your employer should start now. The first step is to advertise the job for a month to prove no Canadian could be found for the role.

Without an approved LMIA, anything you try to submit to continue working is going to be refused.

 

[yokies]

Thanks for your help! LMIA is not an option available to me because any Canadian can fill my position.
I thought there may be other options though but yah seems like I don't have any other option than to stay as a visitor.

 

[scylla]

Yes - you can certainly convert your status to visitor.