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Is LMO/Work Permit possible for Filipinos on tourist visa?

oakley21

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Jun 13, 2012
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I arrived here a week ago for a vacation and Im loving the place... is there a way that I can get a job here in Canada?
 

xelsabado

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6641
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 2012 2nd week
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April 1st week, but dated March 31 2012
Med's Done....
April 13, 2012..submitted May 29, 2012
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waived
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oakley21 said:
I arrived here a week ago for a vacation and Im loving the place... is there a way that I can get a job here in Canada?
in order to work there in canada if you are a foreign. U have to obtain a lmo and a permit. Hope it helps.
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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Buffalo
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Pre-Assessed..
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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
oakley21 said:
I arrived here a week ago for a vacation and Im loving the place... is there a way that I can get a job here in Canada?
Possible but quite difficult (many/most employers aren't willing to go through the LMO process). However you can always try.

Good luck.
 

oakley21

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Jun 13, 2012
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Thanks much for the response. Will surely try :) I hope i make it.

If you can also suggest employers that have tried doing it, that would be much appreciated. Thanks again...
 

oakley21

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Jun 13, 2012
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scylla said:
Possible but quite difficult (many/most employers aren't willing to go through the LMO process). However you can always try.

Good luck.

I already have an employer who is willing to included me in LMO... can you help me with the process in getting work permit?
 

job_seeker

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Jul 27, 2009
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You'd have to send your application for the WP outside Canada though.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-how.asp

oakley21 said:
I already have an employer who is willing to included me in LMO... can you help me with the process in getting work permit?
 

job_seeker

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Jul 27, 2009
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Initial work permit should be applied for at a visa office/consulate outside Canada. You can send your application to NYC or LA consulate. Pray you're not called for interview but if you are hoping you have a US visa.

oakley21 said:
Oops, there's no way that i can apply from here?
 

oakley21

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Jun 13, 2012
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job_seeker said:
Initial work permit should be applied for at a visa office/consulate outside Canada. You can send your application to NYC or LA consulate. Pray you're not called for interview but if you are hoping you have a US visa.
THanks jobseeker... then if i am fortunate enough, how do i claim the work permit from there? I do not have US visa?
 

job_seeker

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Jul 27, 2009
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Drive to the closest border and "flagpole", meaning exit to the US side, let officer know you're picking up your WP (you'll get an administrative refusal), enter Canadian side (tell officer you're picking up your WP). Show your letter from the Canadian consulate and your passport with the TRV-W.

oakley21 said:
THanks jobseeker... then if i am fortunate enough, how do i claim the work permit from there? I do not have US visa?
 

oakley21

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Jun 13, 2012
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job_seeker said:
Drive to the closest border and "flagpole", meaning exit to the US side, let officer know you're picking up your WP (you'll get an administrative refusal), enter Canadian side (tell officer you're picking up your WP). Show your letter from the Canadian consulate and your passport with the TRV-W.
oh ok. thanks. does "flagpole"ing works for filipinos as well and how long does it take?
 

Buleg

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Mar 4, 2012
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Category........
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CEM
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07-07-2013
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16-10-2013 thru email
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Already submitted
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11-09-13
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21-11-13
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27-11-13 results submitted//add'l med req 01-13-2014 submitted 1-30-14
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08-04-2014 (Apr. 27, '14 ecas changed to decision made)
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22-03-2014 entered as TFW under YNP/May,22,'14 Landed as Immigrant
job_seeker said:
Drive to the closest border and "flagpole", meaning exit to the US side, let officer know you're picking up your WP (you'll get an administrative refusal), enter Canadian side (tell officer you're picking up your WP). Show your letter from the Canadian consulate and your passport with the TRV-W.
Is flagpoling works all the time? Or there's any chance that there's refusal (to issue work permit) at the border?
 

PMM

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Hi


job_seeker said:
Drive to the closest border and "flagpole", meaning exit to the US side, let officer know you're picking up your WP (you'll get an administrative refusal), enter Canadian side (tell officer you're picking up your WP). Show your letter from the Canadian consulate and your passport with the TRV-W.
Won't work. The OP requires a medical.
 

oakley21

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Jun 13, 2012
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PMM said:
Hi


Won't work. The OP requires a medical.
So there's no other way but to go out of Canada, go back to Philippines and apply from there?
Is there any other work around on this?
 

wsongco

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Nov 7, 2010
767
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montreal
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CPC VERGREVILLE
NOC Code......
6474
App. Filed.......
03-11-2010
Interview........
24-04-2013 CAQ
LANDED..........
29-08-2013
did you call CIC? for sure other people done this. would you mind if i ask what type of job are you applying? and did you do your medical before you came here as a tourist?

if you need medical maybe you can do it here in canada and submit it together with your application and which province are you now?