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IEC work permit conversion in another type of work permit

Argel

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Jun 18, 2013
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Hi guys, as I am new to the blog I will probably ask a question already made by someone else (sorry for that).
I am in the IEC program and because I am Italian, I have only 6 months work permit (not renewable).
Is there the possibility to have another type of work permit and stay longer? (for example, if you get a declaration form from your employer)??
I am not working at the moment but I have a proposal from an employer (looking for someone to work for him temporary) but he is scared not to be able to let me stay....
I am confused because I had advices from everywhere and they are all different.......
If anyone can help me....I will appreciate :)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
93,027
20,586
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
You don't qualify for an open work permit.

However you could qualify to apply for a closed work permit if you can find an employer who is willing to offer you a job and can also obtain an approved Labour Market Opinion (LMO). The LMO process is quite involved. You can read more about it here:

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