LMO approved, WP and PR application

[asick]

HI All,

Never posted before on this site but used it often. Thanks for all the helpful posts. I got a job offer from a Canadian company (presently working in the US). LMO has been approved, awaiting the WP and TRV approval. My employer had told they want to wait for atleast 1 year before applying for PR. Attorney said that waiting a year is mandatory for a positive PR. I, however have read you can apply for PR yourself if you have a work permit and offer. We also get extra points as my wife has a sister in Manitoba.

I have following questions:

1. Can I apply for PR myself as soon as I start my job?
2. Does employer applying for it helps?
3. Do I really need to wait for 1 year before applying for PR?
4. How long does it take for processing time approx in a case like this?

Thanks for all your help...

 

[manitha]

DONT NEED TO WAIT IF U HAVE ENOUGH POINTS U CAN APPLY RIGHT AWAY, GO THROUGH READ www.cic.gc.ca

 

[Timemachine]

Hi there! Congrats on your LMO approval! May I ask which province you applied at? Also what was the timeline for your LMO? Thanks!